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Lotus Birth: 7 Reasons Why Parents-To-Be Have One
Lotus birth is a relatively recent birth practice, and not many women or their partners have heard of it. Yet it is becoming increasingly more common to hear stories about mothers who chose lotus birth for their babies, believing it is a natural and gentle transition from womb to world.
What is Lotus Birth?
Also known as umbilical non-severance, lotus birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord attached to the placenta and baby until it falls off naturally, usually within 10 days of birth. Before it became popular in the 1970s, lotus birth had only been observed in chimpanzees. In 1974, Claire Lotus Day sought support from a doctor and was able to take her son home from hospital with his placenta and cord still attached. Claire observed her son seemed more content than if he had experienced detachment from his placenta before it was ready to separate from him.
Why Have A Lotus Birth?
Here are 7 reasons why you might consider lotus birth:
- Your baby receives all of the placental blood as the umbilical cord is left.
- Promotes a time of rest and peace allowing new parents and their baby to adjust.
- Mother and baby stay together, enhancing the bonding process.
- Mothers are more likely to rest and recover from birth as they are encouraged to stay with their babies as much as possible.
- Babies are less likely to be disturbed by being “passed around” as visitors are more likely to be like-minded about lotus birth.
- Babies are observed by their parents to be calmer and more peaceful than those who have their cords cut immediately after birth.
- The process and practice honours the connection the baby has had with the placenta that has nourished her for nine months and values the transition stage between womb and world.
Having a Lotus Birth
Once your baby is born, the umbilical cord is left intact while waiting for the appearance of the placenta. Once the placenta is birthed, it is placed in a bowl or bucket to wait for the cord to completely stop pulsating. This ensures transfusion of the remaining blood in the placenta to your baby, which has many benefits (read more about delayed cord clamping here). When the cord is white and no longer pulsating, the placenta can be gently washed in warm water and placed in a strainer to drain. Some lotus birth practitioners recommend a second rinse after a few hours to thoroughly remove any residue. Once it has been thoroughly cleaned and all debris removed, gently pat the placenta dry.
Caring For Your Placenta
During A Lotus Birth Place the placenta in a sieve or colander to drain and dry completely for 24 hours. Putting a towel underneath can help to absorb any moisture and sprinkling dried rosemary on the placenta can avoid any smell. Once the placenta is dry, you can wrap it in a clean towel and place in a special bag.
Some women like to place the placenta in salt and cover liberally, changing the salt every day. The intact cord can be left or wrapped in silk or cotton. Lavender oil or other essential oil can be dropped onto the placenta as well.
Avoid leaving the placenta in plastic containers as it prevents drying and can cause it to rot. The placenta bag and cord now goes wherever your baby goes, until the cord naturally separates. You can bath your baby as you would if her cord was detached, making sure the placenta is kept dry. The cord can get wet as it dries easily. It is best to avoid moving your baby around too much during this time of waiting. Each day or two the placenta is unwrapped and wiped and if you are using salt or dried herbs this is reapplied to help preserve and dry the placenta.
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Jadi, apakah lotus birth atau Delayed Cord Clamping yang bunda inginkan untuk bayi, pastikan keputusan adalah keputusan terbaik yang disepakati bersama (ayah dan bunda) dengan segala pertimbangan yang terbaik.
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