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Skip to contentAs you near your delivery date, you come across numerous wives tales on how to increase your chances of normal birth. You hear some children exit the womb still encased in a water bubble! Which makes you wonder: what is a mermaid birth, and how is it even possible?Also known as a veiled birth or en caul birth, it is called a mermaid birth because the child is born wrapped in the amniotic sac. It occurs due to the water failing to break during labor, and some communities attribute spiritual abilities to such births.If it’s the first time you’ve come across mermaid births, read on to find out what they are and what different societies think of them.Mermaid birth is not to be confused with mermaid syndrome. The latter is seen when babies are born with their legs partially or totally fused. It is also a bit different from a caul birth (more on this later on). Let’s see how a mermaid birth comes about.The amniotic sac (scientifically referred to as caul or amnion) is a thin, fluid-filled sac that envelopes the developing fetus during pregnancy. The function serves to protect the fetus from harm and regulates the temperature so they can stay warm even when it’s cold outside.You see, the amniotic sac is composed of two layers of membranes that are filled with a viscous fluid: the amniotic sac ruptures when you begin labor, and your water breaks. If the water does not break, the baby is born ”en caul”, which is partially covered or completely inside the jelly-like bubble.Cesarean-birthed babies are often delivered en caul. The condition is only rare in normal vaginal births, as the water usually breaks before or during the onset of labor.Several people, however, claim that when the baby is born only partially covered by the amnion, it is not considered a mermaid birth, rather a caul birth.We already know what an en caul birth is, but what about a caul birth? Aren’t they the same? No, there’s a small difference.&nbsp;A baby born with a section of the amniotic sac or membrane enveloping the head or face is a caul birth. It appears as if the newborn is wearing a veil.&nbsp;A doctor or a midwife can remove the membrane from the newborn without complication. When it happens during a home birth, the mother can be guided to extract it safely (how memorable it must be for such lucky women). Another key difference is caul births are more prevalent, unlike mermaid births (en caul births).&nbsp;These types of births are extremely rare. Much so that most midwives go through their entire career without ever witnessing one. Statistics show that it occurs once in every 80,000 births. Due to this, there is widespread speculation surrounding mermaid births. Some beliefs derived from earlier centuries are effective even today in some places.Here are some beliefs I have gathered that try to debunk the meaning of mermaid birth.&nbsp;Anecdotal evidence exists that seems to substantiate claims of spiritual abilities in mermaid births. But no scientific proof can support this.&nbsp;Short answer: No! Babies aren’t harmed or at any increased risk from a mermaid birth. Children born via c-section are often delivered en caul as the membrane protects the newborn from trauma.&nbsp;So the next time someone asks you, ”What is a mermaid birth”, let them know it is nothing worth losing sleep over, rather the opposite – an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience.Numerous housewives tales imply it’s possible to induce your waters to break. However, none has been approved by science.&nbsp;In a hospital setting, the obstetric practitioner could perform an amniotomy. It is also referred to as an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM). And just as the name suggests, this is a simple procedure that aims to initiate and induce labor pain in pregnant women.&nbsp;During an amniotomy, a physician inserts a plastic rod with a hook end through the vagina and guides it to the amniotic sac. They then apply gentle force to rupture the amnion. The woman feels a warm rush of fluid as the sac opens due to water bursting. The liquid may be odorless or colorless. It may also contain the first fecal matter of the fetus or have a bloody tint.&nbsp;If you were wondering, “What is a mermaid birth?” You have all the answers. The next time someone suggests you go on a bumpy drive or start binging on loads of pineapples and spicy curry to make your water break, you might want to reconsider. You could be one among 80,000 women to experience this rare mystery of life.I’m Cathrine and I’m a 39-year-old mother of 3 from Utica, New York. And I’m extremely happy you’ve come to visit my hide-out on the web. Here I post about everything related to family-life and usually it will involve babies and lessons I’ve learned over the years from experts, friends, and my own mistakes. So hopefully you will find what i write fun and informational!Signs your husband is cheatingPlease enable JavaScriptSigns your husband is cheatingThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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Skip to contentAs you near your delivery date, you come across numerous wives tales on how to increase your chances of normal birth. You hear some children exit the womb still encased in a water bubble! Which makes you wonder: what is a mermaid birth, and how is it even possible?Also known as a veiled birth or en caul birth, it is called a mermaid birth because the child is born wrapped in the amniotic sac. It occurs due to the water failing to break during labor, and some communities attribute spiritual abilities to such births.If it’s the first time you’ve come across mermaid births, read...

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