LOTUS BIRTH

MRS ARCHANA SONAR
Page No.1-4

The term “Lotus birth” recognises the practice of leaving the umbilical cord without cutting till natural separation occurs. There is no clear existing guideline, policy or procedures for this practice. Safety in delivery as well as caring for newborn and her mother is prime importance. Hence, clarity for Lotus delivery in any set up is highly recommended. The positive effects of delayed cord clamping have been extensively researched. A woman called Clair Lotus Day imitated the holistic approach of physiological clamping and cutting from an anthropoid ape in 1974. The chimpanzee did not separate the placenta from the newborn. After birth commonly the placenta is considered as disposable waste but the community should be made aware about its significance of being rich in high collagen and rejuvenating cells that the baby needs for its well-being.

Keywords: Lotus Birth, Placenta, Umbilical cord, WHO