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Lotus birth (or umbilical cord nonseverance - UCNS) is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut after childbirth so that the baby is left attached to the placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus.[1] This usually occurs within 3–10 days after birth.[2] The practice is performed mainly for spiritual purposes of the parents, including for the perceived spiritual connection between placenta and newborn.[3]
No evidence exists to support any medical benefits for the baby.[4] The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has warned about the risks of infection[4] as the decomposing placenta tissue becomes a nest for infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus. In one such case a 20-hour old baby whose parents chose the ritual of UCNS was brought to hospital in agonal state, was diagnosed with sepsis and required 6-weeks long antibiotic treatment.[5][6]
Following birth, the placenta is simply put in a bowl or quickly wrapped in absorbent toweling and placed near the mother-baby. Caregivers step back to allow for undisturbed maternal-child bonding to occur as the primary event for an hour or more. It is only after this initial intense bonding period that the placenta is managed by rinsing, drying, applying preservatives, and positioning it in a way that allows for plentiful air circulation and proximity to the baby. Organs that are separated from their blood supply begin to rot within minutes, and the placenta is prone to infection.[12] Over time, the cord dries and detaches from the baby's belly. This generally occurs 3–10 days postpartum.[13][2] This practice requires the mother and baby to be home bound as they wait for the decomposing flesh of the placenta and umbilical cord to dry and separate from the baby.[14]
No evidence exists to support any medical benefits for the baby.[4] The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has warned about the risks of infection[4] as the decomposing placenta tissue becomes a nest for infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus. In one such case a 20-hour old baby whose parents chose the ritual of UCNS was brought to hospital in agonal state, was diagnosed with sepsis and required 6-weeks long antibiotic treatment.[5][6]
Following birth, the placenta is simply put in a bowl or quickly wrapped in absorbent toweling and placed near the mother-baby. Caregivers step back to allow for undisturbed maternal-child bonding to occur as the primary event for an hour or more. It is only after this initial intense bonding period that the placenta is managed by rinsing, drying, applying preservatives, and positioning it in a way that allows for plentiful air circulation and proximity to the baby. Organs that are separated from their blood supply begin to rot within minutes, and the placenta is prone to infection.[12] Over time, the cord dries and detaches from the baby's belly. This generally occurs 3–10 days postpartum.[13][2] This practice requires the mother and baby to be home bound as they wait for the decomposing flesh of the placenta and umbilical cord to dry and separate from the baby.[14]
