The veiled birth is one of the curious births there is, it is when The fetus is born inside the amniotic sac that is intact.
The rarity or unusualness of witnessing this type of birth is what means that throughout the centuries there have been developed superstitions or beliefs for children born this way so particular.
What is veiled birth?
Veiled birth, being born with "the Venetian veil" or a baby in a mantilla, these names refer to thats births where the amniotic sac is intact when the time of delivery arrives and the babies are still born inside her. These are infrequent births since the usual thing is for the amniotic sac to rupture when the contractions begin with more force and regularity. This breakup is painless although not all mothers go through it.
the amniotic sac
Throughout the development of the fetus in the mother's womb, the amniotic sac It is created and evolves, becoming stronger. It is more resistant than we can think. It is made up of two layers (amnion and chorion) and with collagen and elastin that provide great resistance.
Amniotic fluid begins to form after the first two weeks after conception. This one provides everything what is necessary for the fetus to develop: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and phospholipids, urea and electrolytes. It also serves as protección against any possible blow, stable temperature and provides the mechanisms necessary to breathe and swallow.
Perhaps it may seem strange to us that the liquid helps to breathe, but the fact is that The lungs of fetuses are filled with water and breathing occurs from gas exchange through the placenta. Once the fetus is born, this liquid is expelled through the mouth or reabsorbed and thus it can begin to breathe through aspirations and expirations of ambient air.
Superstition or the spiritual meaning of a veiled birth
It is not known why there are births where the fetus is born inside the bag, but these cases have always been surrounded by superstition. There are those who say that whoever comes into the world in this way will develop abilities above normal and you will be very lucky. If the parents and the child hide that it was a veiled birth, this baby may become a person who heals others. It is said that they have gifts that help others, that their lives will be fortunate and to do good.
There are those who say that a baby born with a veil He can't die by drowning. Also that they will have a "Sixth Sense" that they will be able to see things hidden from the common eye, they will see beyond people, they will see intentions and they will be able to judge.
Other beliefs claim that part of the soul of that baby's guardian angel It is in the amniotic sac.
As we can see, there is a great variety of beliefs or superstitions regarding being born with the amniotic sac intact. Something that is due to the rarity of witnessing a birth of these characteristics. It is something that occurs in 1 in every 80.000 births.
Is veiled delivery harmful?
Not at all, the only thing that changes is that the bag is not broken and once outside the mother, the amniotic sac must be broken so that the baby can begin taking its first breaths.
In the Caesarean section births can also occur although it is much rarer since it is usual for the bag to tear easily. So it is much more common in natural births.
Sometimes the The water is artificially broken to stimulate labor and the dilation process. when the mother's body seems to be having a hard time, something that does not harm either the mother or the baby.
Lo dangerous is the opposite case. There are times when the bag can break prematurely and the mother notices a kind of continuous drip. At that time you have to go to the doctor urgently because there is a risk of infection for both the mother and the fetus. Premature birth is usually common in these cases.