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What is the definition or description of: vaginal birth?
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Infant delivery: Through the vaginal canal. It is contrasted to caesarian section, the surgical removal of an infant through the abdominal wall.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Thru the vagina: A vaginal birth is one in which the baby passes thru the cervical opening into the vagina and out the vaginal opening. Sometimes naturally, or sometimes with assistance with forceps or vacuum extraction to assist moving the baby's head thru a vaginal area that may be narrow.
Answered 6/6/2015
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