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"Vaginal birth" is the term used to describe any delivery of the baby through the vagina (versus a c-section delivery). The baby typically comes through head first. Click on the animation or illustrated series above to see how a normal vaginal birth proceeds. If the baby is not head first, (e.g., breech) it may need to be delivered by c-section.
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Is delivery of stillborn baby always vaginal?
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What is to expect immediately after to 1hr after a vaginal delivery?
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Is vaginal delivery safe if you have herpies?
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How long does it take a vaginal tear to heal after delivery?
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is it ok to have vaginal delivery after having two c-sections?
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How long should i have bleeding after a normal vaginal delivery?
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Why am I experiencing a burning sensation after vaginal delivery?
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What is the definition or description of: Vaginal tear during delivery?
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A 40-year old asked:
What size baby leads to prolapse of the organs years after vaginal delivery?
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A 29-year old asked:
No to small clots but still bleeding 9 days after vaginal delivery with no complications. Normal?
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IS it common to have pain while having sex after healing of third degree vaginal tear after delivery of baby?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My vagina is loose all over sadden,had a baby 4 yrs ago and it was fine after vaginal delivery.what might be the cause?and its so watery when sexing.
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A 29-year old female asked:
Had a baby 3 months ago vaginal delivery now when I pass gas it seems to come from the anus but follow through the vagina what could be causing this?
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Is it better to have vaginal or abdominal delivery if morbidly obese?
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Is it normal to have UTI after vaginal delivery?
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Can having a large baby prevent me from being able to have a vaginal delivery?
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Can you not have vaginal delivery if you have adhesions from a previous surgery?
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Had vaginal normal delivery with no complications. When can we fly between states to visit family?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long will it hurt to go to the bathroom (1&2), after vaginal labor and delivery if u get stiches?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I had a normal vaginal delivery no cuts, tears, or stitches. How long should I wait before resuming to normal activity/heavy lifting and pulling?
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I have done vaginal delivery 2 month ago. From this days I have been feeling motion oftenly like in a day 5 to 6 time & It is exhausted so I need help?
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Should I have Vaginal Delivery or C-section?
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What are the risks of abdominal delivery compared with vaginal?
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Is it possible for someone with high myopia (-12) to go for vaginal delivery?
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Hiv infection during vaginal delivery?
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Can babies get ringworm via vaginal delivery?
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