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 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.

Coming soon: Restoring the ID. Find out more by downloading the Restoring the ID brochure or contact Rachana via our contact form.

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