Definition of «vaginal birth»

A vaginal birth is a delivery in which an infant passes through the birth canal (the vagina) to be born. This is as opposed to a cesarean section, where the baby is delivered surgically through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. Vaginal birth is considered natural childbirth when it occurs without medical intervention or complication.

Phrases with «vaginal birth»

to have a vaginal birth
spontaneous vaginal birth
normal vaginal birth
natural vaginal birth
successful vaginal birth
unmedicated vaginal birth
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Sentences with «vaginal birth»

He recalled a time earlier in his career when many hospitals began scaling back offerings of vaginal birth after an earlier C - section in the mid to late 1990s. (washingtonpost.com)
Even after a C - section, many women are still eligible for vaginal birth for their next child. (americanpregnancy.org)
The nutritionist in me really wanted to avoid a C - section because of the benefits of vaginal birth on an infant's developing gut microbiome. (audreyfleck.com)
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