Birth: Vaginal

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

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

Labor and delivery are typically divided into three distinct stages, as outlined in clinical resources like StatPearls : : Labor is started or stimulated by healthcare

: Starts with full cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of the baby. During this phase, the mother begins to push to move the baby through the vagina. vaginal birth