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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, including for the perceived spiritual connection between the placenta and the newborn.[3]
As of December 2008, 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 as the decomposing placenta tissue becomes a nest for infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus.[4] In one such case a 20-hour old baby whose parents chose UCNS was brought to the hospital in an agonal state, was diagnosed with sepsis and required an antibiotic treatment for 6 weeks.[5][6]
- ^ Walsh, Denis (January 1, 2007). Evidence-based care for normal labour and birth : a guide for midwives. Routledge. ISBN 978-0415418904. OCLC 156908214.
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- ^ a b "RCOG statement on umbilical non-severance or "lotus birth"". Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. December 1, 2008. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ Ittleman, Benjamin R.; German, Kendell R.; Scott, Emily; Walker, Valencia; Flaherman, Valerie J.; Szabo, Joanne; Beavers, Jessica B. (2019). "Umbilical Cord Nonseverance and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes". Clinical Pediatrics. 58 (2): 238–240. doi:10.1177/0009922818805243. PMID 30280596. S2CID 52912265.
- ^ MD, Amy Tuteur (December 19, 2018). "Lotus birth leaves a newborn critically ill with a heart infection". The Skeptical OB. Retrieved December 20, 2018.