https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:12:20 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:59:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23822 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626477&title=lotus-birth#626477 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23822
Posted: 02 March 2009 at 2:59pm

Once it has detached on its own we will probably just freeze it until such a time as we can bury it

Edited by Pearls]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:59:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626477&title=lotus-birth#626477 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626271&title=lotus-birth#626271 Author: pepsi
Subject: 23822
Posted: 02 March 2009 at 12:17pm

That's really interesting.. I have never heard of it until now. Here is the wikipedia link for anyone who wants to know more..

Probably something I wouldn't do, but can understand the idea behind it. I can't get my head around having this "extra" bit to lug around with the baby haha... So what are you doing with the placenta afterwards? ]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:17:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626271&title=lotus-birth#626271 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626252&title=lotus-birth#626252 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23822
Posted: 02 March 2009 at 12:05pm

*bump*]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=626252&title=lotus-birth#626252 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=595321&title=lotus-birth#595321 Author: Laura
Subject: 23822
Posted: 23 January 2009 at 8:31am

there are a few people on TNN that have had them. its so amazing. ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:31:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=595321&title=lotus-birth#595321 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=593343&title=lotus-birth#593343 Author: Spirals
Subject: 23822
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 8:21am

One of the girls from my hypnobirthing class had a homebirth with a lotus birth in December.
If you'd like to talk to someone who's been there done that PM your contact details and I'll pass them on to her - I know she wouldn't mind. ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:21:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=593343&title=lotus-birth#593343 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=592280&title=lotus-birth#592280 Author: queenb
Subject: 23822
Posted: 19 January 2009 at 10:36pm

WOW WOW WOW I've never heard of a lotus birth but my goodness how intriguing!! thanks for the awareness of such an amazing ritual. Will definitely read up more about it ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:36:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=592280&title=lotus-birth#592280 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591805&title=lotus-birth#591805 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23822
Posted: 19 January 2009 at 4:03pm

We learnt about that at AN class, it is very different! ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:03:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591805&title=lotus-birth#591805 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591798&title=lotus-birth#591798 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23822
Posted: 19 January 2009 at 3:58pm

I think I have pretty much made up my mind now, I just have to go over it with DH and then provide my midwife with some basic info - she understands what it is but hasn't attended a home birth where someone has had a lotus birth.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:58:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591798&title=lotus-birth#591798 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591796&title=lotus-birth#591796 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 23822
Posted: 19 January 2009 at 3:56pm

I don't know of anyone personally but read a bit about ti while preg with Caprece let us know if you do it ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:56:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=591796&title=lotus-birth#591796 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590534&title=lotus-birth#590534 Author: Danaj
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:53pm

Oh. I've never heard of that. Certainly a bit different lol. ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:53:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590534&title=lotus-birth#590534 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590531&title=lotus-birth#590531 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:51pm

lol, well that's a much better explanation than mine ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:51:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590531&title=lotus-birth#590531 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590524&title=lotus-birth#590524 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:50pm

Danaj - a lotus birth is basically when the cord is not cut, the placenta is birthed naturally and is then left to detach from the baby on its own. Normally it is washed and drained first, then salt is used to help speed the drying out. It doesn't smell much at all, I was at a friends birth who had a lotus birth, and visiting a couple days later and you wouldn't have known - except for the cute little embroidered bag that the placenta traveled around in (wrapped up in a muslin inside the bag).

It takes less time to heal than waiting for the cord stump to fall off apparently, and I like the idea of that.

I have some links I've come across too:

http://sarahjbuckley.com/articles/leaving-well-alone.htm

http://www.lotusfertility.com/The_Spiritual_Principles_of_Lotus_Birth.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Birth

Fascinating reading! (IMO)]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:50:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590524&title=lotus-birth#590524 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590521&title=lotus-birth#590521 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:48pm

a lotus birth is where the placenta is kept attached to the baby until the cord drops off. the cord is just never cut.]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:48:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590521&title=lotus-birth#590521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590505&title=lotus-birth#590505 Author: Danaj
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:41pm

What's a lotus birth?]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:41:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590505&title=lotus-birth#590505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590492&title=lotus-birth#590492 Author: monster
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:32pm

I only know of one person who had one - my midwife. I wasn't sure myself (as a first-timer anyway), but can definitely see why people would choose it.

I think it certainly sets you up for a peaceful and private family period after the birth - I've read that most people limit visitors to those that are okay with it (iykwim?) until the cord comes away. ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:32:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590492&title=lotus-birth#590492 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590485&title=lotus-birth#590485 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:26pm

i don't know anyone who had a lotus birth but i did read up on it when i was pregnant.
to be honest it didn't sound like my cup of tea but the stories i read about it were really positive.
good luck!]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:26:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590485&title=lotus-birth#590485 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590480&title=lotus-birth#590480 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23822
Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:21pm

Hi all!

I am just in the middle of researching Lotus Birth, as I am leaning heavily towards having this as part of my birth plan for bub #2.

I am wondering if anyone here has had one, or experienced more passive third stage management?

I have heard really positive things about it, now just to convince DH ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:21:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23822&PID=590480&title=lotus-birth#590480