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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Pregnant women attend several prenatal classes to learn about safe childbirth practices, alternative pain relief methods, and various labor...
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In September we aim to raise awareness on many issues that affect our community directly such as alopecia, pulmonary fibrosis, sexual health...
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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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Children whose parents willfully avoid birth registration often fall into a legal limbo similar to that which impacts stateless and undocumented individuals.
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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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Many cultures around the world observe postpartum rituals that nurture people who give birth. Learn how new parents in the US may benefit by embracing these...
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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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