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1. Episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician. Episiotomy is usually performed during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through. 2. Lotus birth (or umbilical cord nonseverance - UCNS) is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut after childbirth so that the baby is left attached to the placenta until the cord naturally separates at the umbilicus. This usually occurs within 3–10 days after birth. 3. What is a gentle birth? According to Velvet Escario-Roxas, a certified birth doula, gentle birth and breastfeeding advocate, the term "gentle birth" refers to a “safe, positive, empowering experience during the process of labor and delivery for happier, healthier babies and families.” 4. It's this coating that protects an unborn baby's skin from the fluid. Without this protection, a baby's skin would chap or wrinkle in the womb. The vernix caseosa contributes to babies having soft skin after birth. It also protects your baby's skin from infections while in the womb. These answers are from google.