lotus birth

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Noun[edit]

lotus birth (countable and uncountable, plural lotus births)

  1. (uncountable) The practice of not severing a newborn's umbilical cord, but rather allowing it to dry out and separate naturally after a few days.
  2. (countable) A birth performed with this practice.