The birth caul or veil is a full face mask which may be sometimes found covering the face of a child at birth. Such births are quite rare, and they hold special significance for the child born in such a manner.
The correct name for those who are born with a caul is a Caulbearer. Such people are often referred to as being born behind the veil, as the caul is also referred to as the veil in many cultures, due to it being a face covering or mask.
While you might be feeling lucky to be born a "caulbearer" and might even believe you have supernatural gifts as a result, it's important to remember that caul births are a natural (if rare) part of giving birth, and that en caul births most commonly happen when the birth is premature.
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