In many Indigenous and multicultural communities, birth is not seen as an isolated moment but as a powerful rite of passage—one that calls for deep care for both mother and child. Traditionally, families gathered around new mothers to help them heal, rest, and be nurtured so they could step fully into this new chapter of life. Though modern life often pulls us away from these support circles, there are people like Brenda Ojala who are working to bring that sense of sacred care back into focus.
Brenda is the owner and founder of Placenta Works, a growing team dedicated to preparing placenta remedies that support mothers in their postpartum journey. Rooted in deep respect for ancestral wisdom and a commitment to helping families thrive, Placenta Works is a testament to how traditional practices and modern needs can come together in beautiful, life-affirming ways.
Long before she became a mother herself, Brenda had a prophetic dream about placentas—a vision she now sees as her calling. "At the time, I didn’t fully understand what it meant," she said, "but I held onto it. It stayed with me, quietly waiting until it was time to bloom."
Years later, when she had her own children, that dream became her path. She realized how powerful placenta medicine could be for mothers’ physical recovery and emotional well-being. Many mothers who choose placenta encapsulation report improved energy, balanced hormones, and better milk production during those first tender weeks. While every body is unique, Brenda believes that honoring this natural process can help mothers feel more nourished, connected, and supported as they adjust to life with their new baby.
Through Placenta Works, Brenda leads a team of skilled specialists who prepare remedies—tinctures, capsules, and salves—with the highest respect for each family’s unique needs and cultural values. While Brenda oversees the vision and care that guides the business, her dedicated team carries out each service with the utmost attention to safety, tradition, and compassion. Their mission is not just about the physical benefits; it’s about empowering mothers to honor their bodies, their birth stories, and the sacred bond between mother and child.
What makes Placenta Works so special is the gentle spirit that runs through the entire team and their unwavering belief in community support. They see each placenta as part of a family’s sacred story and approach their work with gratitude and humility. "It’s not just a service," Brenda says, "It’s an act of love. When a mother feels cared for, she is better able to care for her child. That ripple goes out into the whole community."
Brenda’s journey reminds us that healing doesn’t stop at birth. It continues in the quiet moments—the late nights, the first feedings, the times when a mother reaches deep for strength she didn’t know she had. With Placenta Works, mothers are reminded they are not alone, that there is wisdom in their bodies, and that honoring that wisdom can carry them forward.
