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.
Having a Lotus Birth
Find out how to have a lotus birth.
Lotus Birth Meaning
What’s the spiritual meaning of lotus birth?
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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.
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