An obsolete term used for the sac that encloses the baby before birth and that usually ruptures at the time of delivery. If does not rupture, it is said that the baby was born.
A membrane which sometimes covers a baby’s head at birth.
Intact amniotic sac surrounding the fetus at birth that must be broken to allow the baby to breathe.
A membrane that may cover an infant’s head at birth. This membrane is part of the sac (amnion) that encloses the fetus during pregnancy.
The piece of amnion which sometimes covers a child when he or she is born.
Membranes or portions of the amnion covering the head of the fetus at birth.
In former times, there existed a term denoting the thin layer of tissue encompassing the internal organs of the digestive system. One example of such a membrane, known as pig’s caul, has been utilized for diverse culinary purposes across Europe.
Caul fat, a delicate membrane that encases the lower portion of an animal’s intestines, was previously a common ingredient in commercial sausage production and continues to be utilized in homemade sausage recipes. Among the different varieties available, pork caul is generally regarded as the most desirable option.
A section of the amniotic sac sometimes covers the newborn’s head during birth. Sailors steeped in superstition believe these membranes are extremely lucky and offer protection against drowning.