I’m exploring my birthing options. In the process, im coming across Lotus Birth and Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC).

Lotus Birth- is when the parent(s) opts for leaving the umbilical cord attached to the baby allowing the placenta to fall off in its own time. This is usually 3-10 days. The cord will eventual dry, whither, and fall off.

DCC- Is when the parent(s) leave the umbilical cord and placenta attached for 1 minute to an hour (or more), allowing the placenta to finish pumping and providing the baby maximum blood supply and nutrients (in short). I’m leaning more towards this one.

What did you do? Why?

What would you do?