Lotus birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut, so that the baby remains attached to his/her placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus - exactly as a cut cord does - at 3 to 10 days after birth. This prolonged contact can be seen as a time of transition, allowing the baby to slowly and gently let go of his/her attachment to the mother's body. MORE...
Sarah J Buckley
Dr Sarah J Buckley, homebirther, wise woman, and mother of four, opens our minds and hearts to what we know as a truth. Cosleeping with our children is not only nurturing but it is a practical and safe custom, practised by families for millennia. MORE...