A Guide to Normal Childbirth
Introduction
Birth used to traditionally be a community and family event and not a medical event like it’s now become. Yes, there are times when medical help is required but at its very core it is a normal function of the body – a process that unfolds given the proper preparation of the body and the mind, the right environment, and proper support. With the advent of hospitals and modern obstetric care, it has become more and more medicalized. And with all the medical rigmarole and jargon surrounding it, women often feel like disempowered subjects in their own labor and birthing process. This post is a great starting point in understanding the basic physiology of a normal birth.
What is a normal birth?
A normal birth or delivery, alternatively referred to as a vaginal birth or vaginal delivery, pertains to the natural childbirth process in which the infant is delivered through the birth canal (vagina), without the aid of surgical procedures like a cesarean section (C-section).
What is the difference between a natural and a normal birth?
Physiologic or natural labor and birth represent a specific category of normal birth that follows an unhurried and well-supported progression, accompanied by less intrusive monitoring. In the natural birth approach, women undergo spontaneous labor and delivery without the use of an epidural or other obstetric interventions, unless dictated by medical exigency. Read more about normal birth https://veiralife.com/a-guide-to-normal-childbirth/