In a typical delivery, also called a vaginal birth, a pregnant woman gives birth to her baby naturally through the birth canal. The cervix widens during labor, enabling the baby’s head to pass through the pelvis and vagina. The uterine muscles contract, assisting in the baby’s exit. The dilation and effacement of the cervix, the baby’s descent through the birth canal, and the delivery of the placenta after the baby is born are the three stages that typically make up this process.

Normal deliveries are typically preferred when there are no significant medical issues because they frequently result in quicker recovery time and pose fewer risks than cesarean sections. Obstetricians, midwives, and other medical experts closely observe the procedure to guarantee the security and well-being of both the newborn and the person giving birth.