Most women are healthy and have a straightforward pregnancy and labour. About 9 in 10 women give birth vaginally to a single baby after 37wks of their pregnancy with the baby being born head first.

Attribution: BUPA

See also:

• Stages of labour

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• Which complications can arise from vaginal delivery?
• Which complications can arise from vaginal delivery?
• Which complications can arise from vaginal delivery?