Lotus Birth

Lotus birth, or physiological cord management (PCM), is the practice that supports the integrity of the mother and baby’s biological system.

Welcome to the ultimate resource for lotus birth.

“At last, Shivam Rachana has gathered together the lotus birth lore from around the world so that we might welcome babies more fully by honoring the fourth stage of labor.” 

– Jeannine Parvati Baker

Learn About Lotus Birth

Below are answers to our most commonly asked questions.

Lotus Birth Benefits

Discover all the benefits for a mother and baby.

A new mother right after giving birth, looking down at her breastfeeding newborn baby with the placenta attached

Having a Lotus Birth

Find out how to have a lotus birth.

Lotus Birth Meaning

What’s the spiritual meaning of lotus birth?

Our Shop

You can support our website by purchasing the Lotus Birth book or the beautiful DVD Lotus Birth: The Water Birth of the Malcolm Twins. Watch the DVD trailer below.

Lotus Birth Book Cover

Lotus Birth Book

Compiled by Shivam Rachana, Lotus Birth contains many case histories, photographic illustrations and writings by health professionals. A world-first, this is a groundbreaking book for parents, midwives, obstetricians and other health professionals working with pregnancy and birth. Lotus Birth is a must-have for anyone with an interest in lotus birth. Make sure there’s one on your bookshelf.

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Cover for the DVD: Lotus Birth

Lotus Birth DVD

The Water Birth of the Malcolm Twins is a rare and extraordinary film that shows a family preparing for the birth of twins. The home footage records a natural birth. The babies are born into water, one breech, both keeping their placentas intact. This film restores birth to its proper place in family life. A radical and controversial film, it’s a welcome antidote to medicalised institutionalised birth.

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Lotus Birth Trailer

Watch the trailer of Lotus Birth – The Water Birth of the Malcolm Twins.

You can view the full version online or buy a copy of the DVD.

Upcoming Events

Events are held regularly – check our events page for more information.

The term ‘cord blood’ is misleading. The blood collected via the umbilical cord is the baby’s blood. When adults donate blood it is collected via the arm. We don’t refer to that blood as ‘arm blood’.  

– Dr Rachel Reed