Lotus birth is an alternative childbirth practice where the umbilical cord remains uncut, and the newborn stays attached to the placenta.
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Parental refusals of protocols in the newborn nursery do happen. Providers need to know how to respond to parents with patient-centered yet medically safe care.
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New parents can be overwhelmed taking care of a newborn, but one birth consultant thinks one way to help parents cope is by literally not...
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Here are organizations where Black community members can seek healing and wellness during a traumatic time—and that the rest of us can support...
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From art work and dream catchers to pills, infused vodka, smoothies and even jerky, Virginia claims there are numerous benefits to repurposing or ingesting one...
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A lotus birth occurs when a woman chooses to leave the umbilical cord attached to the newborn baby after birth and allow it to detach on its own.
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We've heard of doulas, eating your placenta, lotus births, and all kinds of…unique birthing rituals and practices.
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