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What Is Lotus Birthing Method?
Over the last few years, a method known as lotus birthing has been gaining ample popularity and many mothers prefer this method of birthing. Lotus birth is being preferred by many as a means to allow the baby to gently transition to a life outside the womb. It is considered to being a respectful transfer for the baby instead of being cut off from the mother all of a sudden.
Lotus birth has got its name because of its resemblance to what a lotus flower would signify - unity, detachment and rebirth. There have been historical records of lotus birth taking place in Europe long back during the Middle Ages.
Read on to know more about this process, how it is different from delayed cord clamping and what are the benefits of this method.
What Is Lotus Birth?
Also known as umbilical nonseverance, lotus birth method is the practice of keeping the umbilical cord attached or uncut even post childbirth. This way the baby continues to remain attached to the placenta until the cord separates out naturally at the umbilicus, which would ideally happen at about 3 to 10 days after birth.
How Is Lotus Birthing Different From Delayed Cord Clamping?
In lotus birthing, the cord is left attached to the placenta for it to dry and separate on its own whereas, in delayed cord clamping, the cord is clamped and severed once it has stopped pumping. This ideally happens about 15 minutes after the child is born.
What Are The Benefits Of Lotus Birth?
Although there is a shortage of medical evidence as to how lotus birth is beneficial, there are still a few known facts that we can vouch for. Lotus birthing holds more of a spiritual aspect and considers the fact that the baby has a sacred relationship with the umbilical cord and the placenta. Some of the benefits of lotus birth are mentioned below:
•
Umbilical
nonseverance
is
known
for
its
ability
to
not
disrupt
blood
volume.
It
lets
the
oxygenated
blood
to
flow
back
into
the
baby's
body.
This
feature
enables
improvement
of
body
temperature,
blood
circulation,
immune
system,
red
blood
cell
count
and
brain
development.
•
Letting
the
baby
remain
attached
to
the
placenta
reduces
the
risk
of
an
infection
due
to
an
open
wound.
This
can
boost
child
mortality
rates.
•
Lotus
birth
babies
have
perfect
and
neat
belly
buttons.
The
umbilicus
restores
to
good
health
quickly.
They
are
completely
healed
and
the
navel
skin
area
is
perfect,
although
the
belly
button
shapes
may
vary.
•
The
newborn
is
allowed
to
be
transitioned
smoothly
from
the
womb
to
the
outside
world.
Natural
birth
is
allowed
to
take
a
gentle
course
through
lotus
birthing.
It
is
effective
in
reducing
birth
trauma.
•
When
connected
to
the
placenta,
the
baby
would
be
required
to
be
moved
around
carefully
and
also
as
less
as
possible.
This
is
also
what
the
new
mother
requires
-
minimal
movement
and
lots
of
rest.
Therefore,
indirectly
lotus
birthing
allows
for
postpartum
healing
as
well.
Procedure Of Lotus Birth
The umbilical cord is left attached to the placenta post childbirth. The baby is allowed to be connected to the mother this way. The cord will need to be carried in a bowl or a special kind of pouch till the separation happens naturally. The cord can be disposed once the cord decomposes on its own. To ensure there is no bacterial infection due to the cord left being attached, the following steps need to be taken:
•
To
begin
with,
check
if
the
placenta
is
properly
intact
and
then
level
the
placenta
with
the
baby
till
a
substance
known
as,
Wharton's
Jelly,
is
solid.
This
indicates
that
the
blood
transfusion
process
would
be
over.
•
Allow
the
placenta
to
drain
for
24
hours
using
a
strainer
near
the
baby.
•
Wash
the
placenta
using
warm
water.
Remove
all
the
blood
clots
while
washing
and
then
pat
it
dry.
•
Place
the
placenta
on
a
breathable
cloth
and
let
it
air
dry.
•
You
can
use
salt
to
enhance
the
drying
process.
A
few
people
also
choose
to
use
dried
flowers,
powdered
spices
and
essential
oil.
•
Ensure
that
the
placenta
is
kept
close
to
the
baby;
this
would
prevent
it
from
tugging
at
the
cord.
When
the
cord
dries,
it
would
turn
brittle
and
automatically
fall
off.
How To Take Care Of The Baby After Lotus Birth?
Always keep the baby after lotus birth in a safe and hygienic place. This is because there is quite a high chance that the placenta might get infected. If the placenta gets infected, it can be passed on to the child. Therefore close check needs to be kept so that it does not turn harmful for the baby.
Also, do not let strangers touch the baby to further avoid the risk of infections.
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