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https://avablog-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-offloaded-content/post_0131_lotus_birth_1716x1120.jpg17161120A lotus birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord attached to baby and placenta post birth, allowing the cord to fall of naturally over the course of several days. But is this really a good idea?