Lotus births have been a trend in American and even Australian mothers since 2010. Jeannine Parvati Baker, a midwife and yoga master, helped advocate the spread of lotus birth. Researchers at the University of South Florida found that leaving the umbilical cord attached to the baby can be very beneficial. The issue at hand remains that every hospital doesn’t allow mothers to take home the placenta because it is considered medical waste (toxic). Could it be considered that the benefits the baby receives from the placenta could end all vaccinations and wipe out the need for other medicines used to regulate heart beats? Leaving the cord and placenta attached would provide an additional source of oxygen. For babies who are premature, this could
