Vaginal Birth 🎯

: A birth where instruments like forceps or a vacuum are used to help guide the baby out of the birth canal.

: A planned attempt to deliver vaginally for women who have previously had a C-section. Benefits and Risks vaginal birth

: Occurs after the baby is born and concludes with the delivery of the placenta, often called the "afterbirth". Types of Vaginal Birth : A birth where instruments like forceps or

: Labor is started or stimulated by healthcare providers using medication (like Pitocin) or manual techniques. Types of Vaginal Birth : Labor is started

: Begins with regular uterine contractions and ends when the cervix is fully dilated (10 cm). This stage is further divided into early, active, and transitional phases.

Labor and delivery are typically divided into three distinct stages, as outlined in clinical resources like StatPearls :