Journal of Fertility and Reproductive Health

Childbirth

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Childbirth is the process by which a woman delivers a baby from her uterus. The process is divided into three stages: the dilation and effacement of the cervix, the birth of the baby, and the delivery of the placenta. Childbirth can be a natural and uncomplicated process, but it can also involve medical interventions, such as pain relief medication, episiotomy, and assisted vaginal delivery or cesarean section. Proper prenatal care, a supportive environment, and skilled medical care during labor and delivery can improve maternal and fetal health outcomes.