Warning over ‘lotus births’ after baby’s sepsis death
It involves leaving the umbilical cord and placenta attached in the belief that it eases the baby's 'transition' into the world
The dangers of ‘lotus birthing’ — keeping a newborn’s umbilical cord attached until the placenta falls away naturally — have been highlighted by death of a 60-hour-old baby in Victoria.
The trend of lotus birthing is based on the belief that babies can receive extra nutrients by remaining connected with the placenta after birth.
