The birthing practice known as "lotus birth," in which parents allow a newborn's umbilical cord to remain attached to the placenta until the cord breaks naturally, is enjoying some popularity, perhaps ...

When Darby Partner decided on the plan for her son's birth, she knew she wanted to keep his placenta attached to him until it broke off naturally -- a process known as a "lotus birth." "I did it for ...

Here's everything you need to know about the umbilical cord – both during and after pregnancy.

Think caring for a newborn is hard? Try a newborn that's still attached to its placenta! The all-natural trend, called Lotus Birth or umbilical nonseverance, calls for a mother to allow the umbilican ...

Mary Ceallaigh, 47, smiles big for the camera. She works as a midwife consult and Lotus Birth educator. Mary Ceallaigh Think caring for a newborn is hard? Try a newborn that’s still attached to its ...

Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review. The authors found babies' blood and iron levels were healthier when the cord was clamped ...

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