"Do not detach the placenta from my baby's cord" - Lotus birth case series from Tanzania tertiary hospital.

Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Christian Mwalo, Lynn Moshi, Munawar Kaguta, Miriam Mgonja, Shweta Jaiswal

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Willbroad KyejoDepartment of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University, PO Box 38129, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Electronic address: willbroad.kyejo@akhst.org.

Davis RubagumyaDepartment of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University, PO Box 38129, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Family Medicine, Premier Care Clinic-Masaki, PO Box 220, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Christian MwaloDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Lynn MoshiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Munawar KagutaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Miriam MgonjaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Shweta JaiswalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Abstract

introductionLotus birth is seldom practiced, with its prevalence being not well documented. There is no clear existing guideline or pathway for this practice. Safety in delivery as well as caring for newborn and her mother is of paramount importance. Hence, clarity for Lotus delivery in any set up is indispensable. CASES

findingsWe have described on case series approach to women who opted to delivery without detachment of placenta. We have described delivery characteristics, neonatal clinical course, cord, and placenta management. In year 2022 at our center, we have received two cases of lotus delivery. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Lotus birth is a new way of delivery in our country despite of low prevalence, it is indispensable for all cadres that deal with delivering mothers to be aware for better outcomes. It has been noted that, the risk for neonatal infection increases with this practice.

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Lotus birthUmbilical nonseverance

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PMID36096082

DOI10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107630

PMCPMC9568734

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