Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful experience a woman have. While there are many different paths to childbirth, the normal is considered the natural and healthy way for both the mother and child. As an obstetrician and gynecologist in Delhi, I’ve had the privilege of supervising normal deliveries, I am sharing important details you should know about normal delivery and pregnancy.

In pregnancy period, the body changes to prepare for labor and delivery. The growing baby puts increasing demands on the mother’s cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and hormonal systems, for the physical exertion of childbirth. Meanwhile, the baby also goes through development stage and positioning through the birth canal.

The labor is the beginning of process of normal childbirth delivery. Early labor where regular uterine contractions increase in frequency and strength, last for hours or days. During this phase, the cervix slowly dilates and effaces, creating space for the baby to pass through. Mothers can walk, rest , and practice breathing to get rid of uneasiness due to contractions.

As labor progresses, the contractions become more frequent, signaling active labor. The mother needs strength and determination to push the baby through the birth canal. With each contraction, she uses her abdominal muscles to bear down, guiding the baby’s descent. Her childbirth doctor and team give guidance, and medical support to ensure a safe delivery.

The final stage, known as the expulsive and final phase, is the baby’s crowning and ultimate delivery. As the baby’s head emerges, the mother feel intense burning or stretching sensation, but also a sense of relief and accomplishment. With one or two more powerful pushes, the baby’s body slips free, and the mother is greeted with the sound of her newborn’s first cries.

Moreover, the intimate connection between mother and child is during a normal delivery gets stronger. The experience allows the mother to be fully present to her baby’s needs, facilitating immediate skin-to-skin contact and the initiation of breastfeeding. This early bonding have lasting benefits for the child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development.