Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
http://www.pregnancy.com.au/birth-choices/lotus-birth/index.shtmlLotus birth
Lotus birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut, so that the baby remains attached to his/her placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus- exactly as a cut cord does- at 3 to 10 days after birth.
Lotus birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut, so that the baby remains attached to his/her placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus- exactly as a cut cord does- at 3 to 10 days after birth. This prolonged contact can be seen as a time of transition, allowing the baby to slowly and gently let go of his/her attachment to the mother's body. Read all of Dr Sarah Buckley's article on lotus birth ...
Lotus Birth Books/DVDs
The DVD is called "Lotus Birth: Waterbirth of the Malcolm Twins
The book is called "Lotus Birth" and is complied by Shivam Rachana (currently out of print)
Links to Lotus Birth Websites
- Lotus Birth Stories www.womenofspirit.asn.au/StoriesText.htm
- Lotus Birth www.lotusbirth.info
- Common questions about lotus birth www.lotusfertility.com/Lotus_Birth_Q/Lotus_Birth_QA.htm