Every 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 is distinctive and noteworthy in its own way. What’s even more surprising is that a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 might appear to be in a bubble when it is 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 “en-caul,” which occurs when the amniotic sac is still intact following delivery. Vaginal delivery is so uncommon that many mothers have never even heard of it until their own experience. En caul deliveries, in which a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 is delivered with the amniotic sac still in place, happen rarely approximately 1 in 80,000 times. Whilst still extremely uncommon generally, it is more frequent during cesarean 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡s than during vaginal 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡s.

Parts of the amniotic sac or caul that were removed by a doctor, doula, or midwife after 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 remain cover the faces or bodies of the so-called “new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 babies” when they enter the world. This is also known as being “𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 with a shirt on” or “𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 with a veil on.” The new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 is shielded from uncomfortable contractions and the delivery is made more comfortable by keeping the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 on his or her tummy throughout labor and delivery. It is fascinating to watch a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 curled up inside the sac before being “𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧” out of it. Although most “en caul” babies are 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 prematurely, specialists now advise that babies who are likely to be 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 prematurely should be delivered “en caul” in order to offer them a more serene start to life. Ovular life and prolongation of the environment.

Remove the last veil from this adorable new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧. She also had some meconium…she arrived pretty quickly but all was well!

How wonderful is an en caul 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧. Also known as “mermaid membrane”. When a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 is 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 ‘gift wrapped’ in his amniotic sac.

This 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in caul! Her little veil remained floating beside her in the water.

The veil this 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 is wearing is part of their amniotic sac! When babies are 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in their sac, it is called a 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 “en caul” and is considered by many cultures to be a sign of good luck.

“The photo of the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 with “en-caul,” meaning the membrane that protects the 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦’s body and head has not been torn. This membrane usually breaks when the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡ing process begins, and this is known as “rupturing the water.”

It’s amazing, when the amniotic sac still covers the whole 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 with everyone’s support.

The expressions on her face through the membrane, the discomfort is really cute