: Occurs after the baby is born and concludes with the delivery of the placenta, often called the "afterbirth". Types of Vaginal Birth
: Starts with full cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of the baby. During this phase, the mother begins to push to move the baby through the vagina. vaginal birth
: Labor begins and progresses on its own without medical intervention. : Occurs after the baby is born and
Labor and delivery are typically divided into three distinct stages, as outlined in clinical resources like StatPearls : vaginal birth