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Lotus birth

Lotus birth is a practice in which the placenta remains attached to the newborn until the umbilical cord separates naturally.

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Myths about natural birth explained

Myths about natural birth explained

What natural birth can mean For many families, natural birth usually means a vaginal birth with minimal medical intervention, often without pharmacologic analgesia such as an epidural. Some people use the phrase to describe spontaneous labor, upright positioning, water immersion during labor, intermittent monitoring, or continuous emotional support. Others use it more narrowly to mean […]

When and how cord is cut

When and how cord is cut

What cord clamping and cutting mean The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta throughout pregnancy. Its vessels carry oxygenated blood and nutrients toward the fetus and return deoxygenated blood to the placenta. After birth, breathing begins, pulmonary blood flow rises, and the newborn’s circulation transitions away from placental support. Cord clamping closes the […]