Veiled birth, a baby in a blanket or being born "with the Venetian veil" are ways of calling a very particular birth, a birth where the baby is inside the amniotic sac itself which is intact even when both are outside the mother.
This very particular pact, which happens 1 time every 80.000 births, has caused superstition and the spiritual to search for meaning throughout history.
What is veiled birth?
Veiled birth is those births where the amniotic sac is intact at the time of delivery and the baby is still inside her. These types of births are rare since the usual thing is that when the contractions begin the bag breaks "water breaking" something that we often take as "going into labor." Actually We have become accustomed to the fact that the breaking of the water implies that the baby is arriving, But not all mothers break the water.
1 in every 80.000 births are with the pouch completely intact. A bag that remains attached to the baby, as if they were a set. A bag that has accompanied the development of the fetus since its fertilization and that wants to accompany it until the time comes to take the first breath of air.
The veiled birth It has no risk for the mother or the fetus, beyond the normal risks in childbirth. The peculiarity is that the bag must be broken to finish the birth process. In fact, it is advisable to break it as soon as possible so that the baby can start breathing.
the amniotic sac
Let's talk a little more about the amniotic sac. Throughout the development of the fetus in the mother's womb, the amniotic sac is created and evolves, becoming increasingly stronger (although it may seem otherwise). There is a belief that the bag is delicate, but it is stronger than it seems, it is made up of two layers: a somewhat thinner internal layer called the amnion and a thicker external layer which is the chorion. There are no muscles, no veins, or anything like that in the bag. There are these two layers and important components like collagen and elastin that make those layers so strong.
The sac is filled with a fluid, the so-called amniotic fluid, which forms after the first two weeks after conception. This liquid is of great importance since it serves as protection o cushioning of the fetus against any possible blow and protection against possible bacteria
The most interesting thing is that this liquid contains proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and phospholipids, urea and electrolytes, that is, everything the fetus needs to develop. If this were not enough, in addition, this liquid gives the fetus the necessary mechanisms for you to breathe and swallow. If yes, breathe in liquid, since the lungs of fetuses are full of water and breathing occurs through gas exchange through the placenta.
With a normal birth, at birth, the baby expels the fluid from the lungs or reabsorbs it to now take the first breath of air. When it is a veiled birth this does not happen until the water breaks, and yes, You have to break it when both she and the baby are outside. and so start greeting that little one to the new world. A world to which he arrives wrapped not only in his amniotic sac but also in superstitions and spirituality.
Spiritual or superstitious meaning of veiled childbirth
Birth is one of the great moments in the life of any living being. Being born in a mantilla is something that has been happening for centuries on rare occasions, for no apparent reason. The different cultures have wanted to surround this very special birth of mysticism, spirituality and superstition, good superstition. It is considered a good omen.
In some places, the fact that a baby enters the world surrounded by liquid means that it will be protected against drowning. In other places it is thought that the good fortune and good omen They will accompany the little one for the rest of his life. And there are even those who think that the baby will be accompanied by healing gifts which he can use with other people as long as he and his parents do not say that he had a veiled birth since at that time his healing power would disappear. Others assure that these babies in the future They will be able to see things that escape the normal human eye, They will see beyond people and it will be difficult to deceive them, this will make them good at judging people.
In short, babies who They come into the world with a mantle of protection which is sometimes associated with the virgin, sometimes with the guardian angel of the child and which will grant him the necessary protection to have a good life, good luck and avoid problems with people. And, furthermore, they come into the world to do good in it, to help the people who inhabit it.
Even with all this, It has not been possible to prove that the lives of swaddled babies differ from that of other people. Of course, we will never know all the details that happen in one's life and perhaps there is something that watches over those people from the minute they entered the world veiled.
Can we have a veiled delivery?
After seeing everything that seems to portend a child born in a veiled birth, it is possible to consider whether it is possible to cause one. Actually It is not very well known why it happens. veiled birth, so knowing how to cause one seems unlikely. But there are several things we can do to try to enhance having one. We must try to ensure that the layers of the amniotic sac are as strong and healthy as possible. How?
The first thing is to try Keep an eye on possible genital infections, since the bacteria that cause them can rise and reach the bag to weaken it. If we are careful about this and follow our doctor's recommendations, we could have a veiled birth.