En caul birth is when a baby is born still inside an intact amniotic sac. Learn more about what causes it, why it’s important, and what to expect. Skip to main content . Home ; ...

Silas Philips was born 'en caul,' with completely surrounded by his amniotic sac. That's very rare -- it occurs in fewer than one in 80,000 births. CNN — ...

An en caul birth is when the baby comes out still inside an intact amniotic sac (caul). It's very rare and more common in cesarean deliveries than in vaginal births.

This is known as an “en-caul” birth, and it can happen whether a baby is delivered vaginally or via a C-section. It’s fascinating to watch—and more than 1.1 million people have done just that.

Caul births occur when part of the caul, or the amniotic sac, is still enclosed on the infant's head. It is similar to an en caul birth, where the infant is born completely enclosed in its ...

A caul birth is a rare occurrence, which means the baby is born while still inside the amniotic sac.

In Morgan Jerkins' novel, a family of Black women has a gift; they're born with a caul, a layer over their skin that protects them from harm. They can share and sell the caul — which brings trouble.