vaginal birth

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vaginal birth

A mother holds her newborn baby after a vaginal birth.

Definition

Noun: 1. A childbirth in which the fetus is delivered through the birth canal (vagina): This is the natural method of childbirth, as opposed to a surgical delivery (cesarean section). It describes the complete process of labor and delivery that concludes with the baby exiting the mother's body via the vagina.

Usage
  • The term is used in medical, clinical, and general contexts to specify the mode of delivery.
  • It is often contrasted with "cesarean section" or "C-section."
  • It can be used as a countable noun (e.g., ).
Examples
  • The mother had a smooth vaginal birth after many hours of labor.
  • The doctor explained the benefits and risks of vaginal birth compared to a cesarean section.
  • Her first child was delivered by cesarean, but she is hoping for a vaginal birth this time.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have a vaginal birth": This is the most common collocation, describing the act of experiencing this type of delivery.
    • Despite some complications, she was able to have a vaginal birth.
  • "Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)": A specific medical term for when a woman gives birth vaginally after having had a previous cesarean section.
    • Her doctor discussed the possibility of a VBAC for her second pregnancy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vaginal delivery: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably in medical contexts.
    • The medical team assisted with the vaginal delivery.
  • Natural birth: A related, though less precise, term that often implies a vaginal birth without major medical interventions like epidurals. Note: "Vaginal birth" is the more precise clinical term.
  • Labor and delivery: The broader process that culminates in a vaginal birth (or surgical birth).
  • Parturition (formal/medical): The act or process of giving birth.
Synonyms
  • Vaginal delivery
  • Natural childbirth (context-dependent)
  • Spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) (a specific medical term)
Antonyms
  • Cesarean section (C-section)
  • Cesarean delivery
  • Surgical birth
Related Phrases
  • To deliver vaginally: The verbal phrase describing the action.
    • The baby was delivered vaginally at 3:00 AM.
  • Mode of delivery: A phrase used when discussing whether a birth will be or was vaginal or surgical.
    • The final mode of delivery will depend on the progress of labor.
vaginal birth

A mother holds her newborn baby after a vaginal birth.

Noun
  1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child

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