What Is A “Lotus Birth"? Here’s Why Some Moms On TikTok Are Refusing To Cut The Umbilical Cord After Giving Birth
The "lotus birth" videos on TikTok have gone viral, and it's received mixed reactions as a result. But why are moms deciding to leave their babies attached to the placenta?
Alice (@alicellani) has grown in popularity on TikTok for sharing her lotus birth journey with her son. In just one day, her recent video reached over 3 million views. She writes: "What does it look like when a baby gets to keep an extra $50k worth of their cord & stem cells?" Alice proceeds to share the joyful expressions on her baby's face in the next clip. But even though Alice's content seems wholesome, her videos have caused mixed reactions from the public. Some users who believe in the benefits of lotus births find Alice's videos informative. Others – like doctors or healthcare professionals on TikTok – have responded to her video in disapproval. But what exactly is a lotus birth, and why is it causing so much chaos on the platform?