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<p>Your baby&rsquo;s position in womb keeps changing throughout your pregnancy. Undoubtedly, it&rsquo;s a delight to see your baby tossing and turning during sonography. You can feel the movements and actions of your baby when he/she is thumping, swirling, pushing, twisting, or kicking inside the womb. Most babies settle into a head-down situation by the end of their last trimester however there are several other possibilities. In this article, we&rsquo;ll discuss how to get baby in right position for birth.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the most common position for childbirth? </strong></h2>

<p>The most common and ideal position for labor is when your baby is positioned head-down with their chin tucked to the chest and face facing the mother&rsquo;s back. This baby&rsquo;s position in womb is known as the anterior position. In this position, the baby&rsquo;s head is pointing towards the birth canal, ready to enter the pelvis. Most babies enter this position between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is the anterior position the best for giving birth? </strong></h2>

<p>The anterior position is considered an ideal position because it helps in progressing your labor. In this position, the head of the baby points towards the birth canal. The chin of the baby is tucked into their chest and their face is facing your back. You might feel the kicks of the baby under your ribs and your belly button may stick out.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the other positions for childbirth? </strong></h2>

<p>Let&rsquo;s know more about the possible baby&rsquo;s position in womb and how it can affect your delivery:</p>

<h3><strong>1. Occiput-Posterior Position </strong></h3>

<p>This position is also known as a face-up position and it is quite similar to the anterior position. In this position, the baby is facing towards the mother&rsquo;s stomach and the doctor will first see the face of the baby right after the birth instead of seeing the back of the head. Most babies turn to the anterior position just before the delivery and if they do not change the position then it leads to C-section or can cause any other complication.</p>

<h3><strong>2. Breech Position </strong></h3>

<p>In this position, the hips of the baby are pointing towards the birth canal and their head points upwards. The baby might fold their knees (Complete breech), straighten their legs by touching the face (Frank breech), or just straighten them at the birth canal (Footling breech). A C-section is performed during this condition and the legs of the baby come out first during the delivery. This position carries a risk with the umbilical cord.</p>

<h3><strong>3. Transverse Lie </strong></h3>

<p>In this position, the baby is lying horizontally across the uterus. The doctor can observe one shoulder facing the birth canal, hands, or stomach of the baby right before the delivery. This position carries too much risk and doctors prefer C-sections in this condition. In some cases, the doctor might manually rotate the baby by using a vacuum and by bringing the baby to the right position to then continue with the procedure of natural birth.</p>

<h2><strong>What exercises can be done to move my baby into the ideal position for birth? </strong></h2>

<p>As of now, there has been little research to show that specific exercises can help change your baby&rsquo;s position in womb to the ideal birthing position. But here are some tips you may try after consulting your doctor if your baby is not in an ideal position right before the delivery:</p>

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	<p>For OFP (Optimal Fetal Positioning) the pregnant woman should try a cat stretch yoga pose. You must keep your hands and knees on the floor for 10 minutes every day and this may help your baby swing into the right position.</p>
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	<p>Do not sit/lie down at one place for too long. Take regular breaks and keep moving in the house.</p>
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	<p>You must lie down on your one side than sitting relaxed on the lounge chair.</p>
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	<p>You must practice squats under the supervision of a certified trainer.</p>
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	<p>Try to sit on an exercise ball or a low-height stool.</p>
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	<p>Ensure that your hips should be higher than the knees whenever sitting and the pelvis is tilted forward.</p>
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	<p>Get plenty of rest. Eat a nutritionally balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids to stay healthy, active and fit.</p>
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<p>If your baby still does not come in the right position then your doctor will help you out to get the baby in the right position before delivery:</p>

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	<p>If your labor begins when the baby is in a posterior position then it can lead to longer labor with unbearable backache.</p>
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	<p>The doctor might use forceps or a vacuum cup to turn the baby&rsquo;s position.</p>
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	<p>If any of the above-mentioned ideas do not work then for the safety of the child and the mother the doctor might simply proceed with C-section.</p>
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<h2><strong>How do I know what position my baby is in? </strong></h2>

<p>A pregnant woman may be able to feel the position of her baby. You can consult your gynecologist and he/she will guide you on how to sense the movements of your baby. When your baby is in the breech position you can hear his/her heartbeat loud and clear. When you look around for hardness you might feel the spherical round shape and that is the head of your unborn child. If your baby&rsquo;s position in womb is anterior, you may feel kicks under your ribs.</p>

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<h2><strong>Closing Thoughts </strong></h2>

<p>Pregnant You should not spend the last weeks of your pregnancy worrying about your baby&rsquo;s position in womb and whether it&rsquo;s the ideal birthing position or not. Most babies turn to the anterior position during labor itself. You can follow the above-mentioned tips on how to get baby in right position for birth for smoother childbirth.</p>


<p>Before you make up your mind to grab the hospital bag make sure you are experiencing the actual symptoms of labor. A lot of women confuse their pre-labor signs or false alarms with active labor. Although every woman&rsquo;s experience is different still your body will give you some signals that you will easily recognize without a doubt. Nobody can exactly predict when a woman will go into labor. Labor is a process that can take a few days or hours before your baby arrives.</p>

<h2><strong>10 Signs &amp; Symptoms of Labor</strong></h2>

<p>Here are some common signs and symptoms that you will feel when your baby is on the way:</p>

<h3><strong>1. Lightening </strong></h3>

<p>It is the feeling when your unborn child has moved down or dropped into the uterus. You can feel pressure in your pelvis. You feel lighter from the rib cage side because your baby has moved a little lower. When the baby is not putting pressure on your lungs, you can breathe easily. It also gives relief from heartburn.</p>

<h3><strong>2. An increased urge to urinate </strong></h3>

<p>When the baby&rsquo;s head presses your urinary bladder it results in frequent trips to the washroom.</p>

<h3><strong>3. Bloody show</strong></h3>

<p>A thick mucus plug seals the opening of your cervix throughout your pregnancy so that the baby is safe inside the womb. When the cervix begins to dilate the mucus plug is pushed into the vagina. It must be expelled before delivery and when you notice a thick pink or brownish vaginal discharge then it is termed a bloody show. You must immediately seek medical help when you notice a different colored vaginal discharge.</p>

<h3><strong>4. The cervix dilates </strong></h3>

<p>The doctor can easily detect the effacement and dilation of your cervix during a pelvic examination before the delivery. A fully dilated cervix opens up to a width of 10cm however everyone progresses differently.</p>

<h3><strong>5. Increased back pain </strong></h3>

<p>You may experience dull pain in your lower back as your labor approaches. You may experience an unbearable pain that comes and goes along with some strong contractions. The stretching and shifting of the muscles and joints are preparing your body for childbirth.</p>

<h3><strong>6. Contractions </strong></h3>

<p>Braxton Hicks Contractions/False labor pains can start a few weeks before actual labor. You may experience the same feeling that you used to get during your menstrual cycle but with approaching labor the strong contractions will occur at regular intervals. It is considered one of the frequent signals of onset labor because even if you take a rest, it won&rsquo;t go away.</p>

<h3><strong>7. Diarrhea </strong></h3>

<p>If you notice that your poops are watery and loose then it means you are just 1 or 2 days far from the beginning of labor. The muscles of your rectum and pelvis are relaxing to prepare the body for the child&#39;s birth and that can lead to diarrhea. You must stay hydrated by drinking a lot of fluids.</p>

<h3><strong>8. Water breaks/ Amniotic sac ruptures </strong></h3>

<p>The moment you notice that you are leaking amniotic fluid you must immediately rush to the hospital. Amniotic fluid should be odorless and colorless, sometimes it&rsquo;s hard to distinguish from urine. When you experience slow dripping or trickle of some fluid towards the end of your pregnancy then it is a clear sign that the labor has begun. Do not panic because it is the final sign of labor and you are ready to meet your baby.</p>

<h3><strong>9. A burst of energy </strong></h3>

<p>After weeks of feeling lethargic and restless, you may experience a sudden burst of energy. You may feel like going out for a walk, shopping, cooking, or cleaning your house but you don&rsquo;t have to overdo it and you must prepare your body for delivery. During the process of childbirth, you need a lot of energy and patience. A few weeks before your labor when you experience a sudden burst of excitement and energy then it is termed as Nesting.</p>

<h3><strong>10. Slight weight loss</strong></h3>

<p>You may lose a few pounds because your body is shedding excess water. Towards the end of your pregnancy as you experience baby drop you may be urinating in excess and due to less amniotic fluid; you will shed weight. You don&rsquo;t have to worry because it won&rsquo;t affect your baby&rsquo;s birth weight.</p>

<p>Depending on your case you must consult your doctor if you notice any of the above-mentioned signs. If you are not having any complications or if your pregnancy is not at high risk then your doctor will guide you to manage active labor symptoms.</p>

<p>References:</p>

<p>1. Hanley GE, Munro S, Greyson D, Gross MM, Hundley V, Spiby H, Janssen PA. (2016). Diagnosing onset of labor: a systematic review of definitions in the research literature. NCBI</p>

<p>2.  Amanda Barrell. (2020). Signs of labor: Has it started?. medicalnewstoday.com</p>


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<p>Labor inducing exercises during pregnancy are not only good to keep you and your baby healthy but also prepare the body for labor. Regular exercises ready the muscles and ligaments in the pelvis to get through delivery with lesser effort.</p>

<h2>Exercises to Help Induce Labor Naturally</h2>

<p>Here are 10 exercises to induce labor fast naturally:</p>

<h2><strong>1. Pelvic Tilts</strong></h2>

<p>Pelvic tilts are great to strengthen the pelvic muscles and prep them for labor. It is one of the best exercises to help induce labor naturally and can be started early in pregnancy. Begin by lying down on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Flatten the back against the floor and slowly bend the pelvis up. Hold it in this position for about 10 seconds and slowly release. Exercise twice a day for 10 minutes for pelvic strength.</p>

<h2><strong>2. Squatting</strong></h2>

<p>Squatting is one of the most natural movements of the body and among the safest exercises that can be done during pregnancy. It builds strength in various muscles in the thigh, lower back, and abdomen while opening up the pelvis. Squats can be performed throughout a healthy pregnancy and are even thought to help orient the baby into position for delivery. Pregnancy squats are the preferred exercise to induce labor.<br />
Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips and the toes pointing forward. If you need support or stability, hold the back of a chair that is placed in front of you. While keeping your back straight, go down as though you&rsquo;re about to sit on a chair. You can either do a full squat- go down all the way or a half squat where your lower back doesn&rsquo;t go below your knees. Hold this position for 5 or 10 seconds, take a deep breath and exhale as you rise back up.</p>

<h2><strong>3. Exercise ball</strong></h2>

<p>An exercise ball is a fun addition to your workout routine. Sit in the center of the ball with your feet flat on the ground, and your knees bent. Use your feet to roll back and forth or just bounce up and down gently on the exercise ball. Rolling on the ball and gentle bounce are some of the good exercises to induce labor at 38 weeks as the bouncing motion can help position the baby for a natural birth.</p>

<h2><strong>4. Pelvic floor Exercises</strong></h2>

<p>Pelvic floor exercises activate the pelvic floor muscles that support pelvic organs such as the bladder, urethra, vagina, uterus, small intestines, and rectum. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and gaining good control over them can help during the pushing stage of labor. It is said that by voluntarily relaxing them, you can ease the birthing process. Contract the pelvic floor muscles tighter for a count of five seconds, hold for five seconds and release for a count of five. Practice this 10 - 15 times a day.</p>

<h2><strong>5. Butterflies</strong></h2>

<p>The butterflies are a simple exercise that open up your pelvis and builds flexibility in the surrounding muscles along with strengthening the muscles of the back and thigh. Butterflies are easy and can be done from the moment you&rsquo;re pregnant to the time you deliver.<br />
Sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together. Pulse your legs up and down like the wings of a butterfly and feel the muscles in your thigh stretch. Maintain a pace and range of motion that feels comfortable to you.</p>

<h2><strong>6. Lunges</strong></h2>

<p>Lunges are effective in warming up the hips and open them up to let the baby rotate and descent. They can be used to induce labor naturally. Stand with both legs together and take one big step forward. Descend your lower back while pivoting on the front knee while you feel the muscles in your back and hind leg stretch. For added safety and balance push up against a wall while you do it. Alternate the legs and repeat the exercise.</p>

<h2><strong>7. Stair Climbing</strong></h2>

<p>Climbing stairs requires you to use all the muscles of your lower back and legs. The stretching and movement of the hips help orient the baby&rsquo;s head down towards the birth canal. Stair climbing is a wonderful way of inducing labor naturally as it prepares the body for the physical exertion of labor. It also presses on the cervix, prompting it to dilate and opens up the pelvic region.</p>

<h2><strong>8. Walking</strong></h2>

<p>It shouldn&rsquo;t come as a surprise that walking can have tons of benefits to your body during your pregnancy and this is low impact aerobic exercise is a perfect way to induce labor naturally</p>

<h2><strong>9. Back Stretches</strong></h2>

<p>Back stretches are among the best exercise for labor pain reduction as they help relieve muscle tightness during labor. The following exercise stretches the muscles along the spine, shoulders and the back of your legs. It can also be tried whenever you feel a tension in the back.<br />
Facing a wall, bend forward pivoting at the hips, so your upper body makes a 90-degree angle with your legs. The back should be flat and the legs straight or slightly bent. Now place your hands on the wall at the shoulder level. Relax your head while you look down, keeping it at the level of your arms. Push your hands into the wall as you lean back from the hips until you feel a stretch in the back and the muscles in the back of your legs. Hold for 10 seconds, relax and return the hips to a neutral position.</p>

<h2><strong>10. Leaning</strong></h2>

<p>Leaning forward is the best way to counter all the time you spend leaning backward every day. Leaning forward is also essential to help flip the baby into an optimal position. You can lean on anything that&rsquo;s comfortable such as counters, tables, or an exercise ball. If you can still work, try and scrub the floor while on your hands and knees to help add to all the leaning time you need.<br />
Regular exercises throughout pregnancy help prepare your body for a natural birth. They are also a wonderful way to induce labor naturally while keeping you warmed up for the stresses of childbirth.</p>

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<p>डिलीवरी एक ऐसा समय जिससे हर गर्भवती महिला (Pregnant woman) डरती है. जैसे-जैसे डिलीवरी का समय पास आता है, गर्भवती महिला के शरीर में कई तरह के बदलाव आते हैं, जो इस बात का संकेत देते हैं कि डिलीवरी का सही समय आ चुका है. लेकिन जैसे हर प्रेग्नेंसी अलग होती है, उसी तरह ये शारीरिक बदलाव भी अलग होते हैं. नार्मल डिलीवरी के लक्षण ड्यू डेट (Due date symptoms) से 3 हफ़्ते पहले से शुरू होने लग जाते हैं. एक गर्भवती महिला किस समय में लेबर पेन में जा सकती है, यह बता पाना मुश्किल है. आज के इस ऑर्टिकल में हम आपको उन 7 लक्षणों के बारे में बताएँगे, जो आमतौर पर नॉर्मल डिलीवरी की ओर इशारा करते हैं.</p>

<h2><strong>नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लक्षण (Normal delivery symptoms in Hindi) </strong></h2>

<h3><strong>1. बच्चा नीचे की तरफ़ आ जाता है (Baby Dropping) </strong></h3>

<p>इसका मतलब कि बेबी आपकी पेल्विस (श्रोणि) की तरफ़ बढ़ने लगता है. ऐसा ड्यू डेट से कुछ हफ़्तों पहले हो जाता है. एक नार्मल डिलीवरी में बेबी का सिर नीचे की तरफ़ होता है, जिसे एंटीरियर पोजिशन भी कहा जाता है. इससे पता चलता है कि बच्चा गर्भ से बाहर निकलने के लिए तैयार है.</p>

<h3><strong>2. बार-बार बाथरूम जाने की ज़रूरत महसूस होना (Frequent urination) </strong></h3>

<p>ऐसे समय में आपको बार-बार बाथरूम जाना पड़ेगा और आपकी श्रोणि में बहुत ही भारीपन महसूस होगा. ऐसा इसलिए होता है क्योंकि बेबी ने अपनी हेड-डाउन पोजीशन ले ली है. ये सब होने पर फेफड़ों से दबाव हटकर ब्लैडर पर चला आने लगता है.</p>

<h3><strong>3. लोअर बैक में पैन होना (Lower back pain) </strong></h3>

<p>जैसे ही बच्चा नीचे की ओर आ जाता है, आपको लोअर बैक में दर्द होने की शिकायत होने लगती है, क्योंकि बच्चा आपकी लोअर पेल्विक रीजन (श्रोणि में नीचे की ओर) में दबाव डालने लगता है, जिससे आपकी बैक पर दबाव आता है.</p>

<h3><strong>4. वेजाइनल डिस्चार्ज का बढ़ना (Vaginal discharge) </strong></h3>

<p>बच्चे के सिर की वजह से वेजाइनल पर प्रेशर पड़ने लगता है और इससे म्यूकस प्लग निकल जाता है, जिससे भारी मात्रा में वेजाइनल डिस्चार्ज होने लगता है. ऐसा होने पर मतलब बिल्कुल साफ़ है - डिलीवरी का समय आ चुका है. यह डिस्चार्ज पिंक, सफ़ेद या फिर थोड़ा-सा खून से सना हो सकता है. यह नार्मल डिलीवरी का एक लक्षण है लेकिन इसे तुरंत डॉक्टर के पास ले जाना चाहिए.</p>

<h3><strong>5. डायरिया (Diarrhea) </strong></h3>

<p>अब हार्मोन्स आपके शरीर में आंतक मचा रहे होते हैं जिससे आपको दर्द के साथ-साथ दस्त जैसी शिकायत भी होने लगती है. ऐसा होने से शरीर में मरोड़ या असहजता हो सकती है लेकिन इसमें परेशान होने वाली कोई बात नहीं. आपका शरीर नार्मल डिलीवरी के लिए तैयार हो रहा है.</p>

<h3><strong>6. कॉन्ट्रैक्शन (Pregnancy contractions) </strong></h3>

<p>यह बिल्कुल पीरियड्स में होने वाले दर्द जैसा होता है लेकिन डिलीवरी का समय आने पर ये क्रैम्प्स तेज़ और बार-बार होने लगते हैं. इस तरह के कॉन्ट्रैक्शन नियमित, टाइट और हर बार पहले वाले से स्ट्रांग होने चाहिए, क्योंकि कई बार प्रेग्नेंसी के आख़िरी हफ़्तों में अनियमित कॉन्ट्रैक्शन होने लगते हैं, जो फाल्स लेबर का संकेत होते हैं.</p>

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<h3><strong>7. वॉटर ब्रेक हो जाना (Water breaking) </strong></h3>

<p>ये लेबर आने और नार्मल डिलीवरी होने का श्योर साइन है. वॉटर बैग का ब्रेक होना मतलब एम्नियोटिक झिल्ली का फट जाना जिसका मतलब साफ़ है कि अब लेबर शुरू हो चुका है. इसका न ही कोई रंग होता है न ही कोई गंध.</p>

<p>उम्मीद है कि अब आप समझ गए होंगे किए प्रेग्नेंसी के दौरान किन लक्षणों का संबंध नॉर्मल डिलीवरी से होता है</p>

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नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के 7 नॉर्मल लक्षण! 

<p>When one is pregnant, there are many questions that they undergo, one of them being what kind of delivery is better. There are two types of deliveries &ndash; one being normal delivery and the other being C &ndash; Section. Today, we are going to talk about the benefits of having a normal delivery</p>

<p><strong>Below are the benefits of a normal delivery-</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Babies come when they&rsquo;re ready</strong> -If labor starts naturally, then you know that your child is fully developed and is ready to be born. The baby&rsquo;s lungs and other major organs have finished maturing and your baby is able to survive without any medical interventions if born naturally. A baby delivered surgically could be at risk for prematurity, especially if there is a miscalculation in the due date.</li>
	<li><strong>Babies born vaginally receive protective bacteria</strong> -One of the benefits of normal delivery is that when babies are born vaginally, they pick up the protective bacteria called microbiome from their moms as they pass through the birth canal. These bacteria are helpful in building a strong immune system and help to protect the child from many illnesses.</li>
	<li><strong>Lowered risk of respiratory problems</strong> -While passing through the vaginal canal, the compression of the baby&rsquo;s thorax helps to expel the amniotic fluid. And with a natural delivery, there are various hormones that are released &ndash; these help to clear fluids from the baby&rsquo;s lungs.</li>
	<li><strong>Baby gets to breastfeed</strong> <strong>without much delay</strong> -In a normal delivery, the very first breastfeeding is not delayed much. Breastfeeding at the earliest has its own advantages. Plus the newborn&rsquo;s urge to suck is the strongest in the first couple of hours after the birth and feeding section at the earliest helps the baby to latch properly.</li>
	<li><strong>Better APGAR score</strong> -Babies born vaginally have a better APGAR score. As a C-section lacks natural stimulation and involves anesthesia, it can result in a lower APGAR score. Babies born via cesarean are 50% more likely to have lower APGAR scores than those born naturally.</li>
	<li><strong>Apart from the benefits to the child, the mother also gains some advantages. Read below:</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Quick recovery</strong> -The recovery from a natural birth is almost immediate. Generally, a mother can stand up and care for herself and her baby without much assistance.</li>
	<li><strong>Shorter hospital stays</strong> - If the natural birth was in a hospital, the mother can be discharged soon after birth. This has financial benefits also.</li>
	<li><strong>Lesser postpartum pain</strong> - Postpartum pain is also lesser in a normal delivery, as you don&rsquo;t have any big incision to be healed.</li>
	<li><strong>Lower maternal mortality rates</strong> -Problems can arise in any birthing incident. But compared to C-section, vaginal birth has lower maternal mortality rates</li>
	<li><strong>Natural delivery doesn&rsquo;t affect future pregnancies</strong> -Since you had your child vaginally, there is no scar left over from a C-section. This means your further deliveries will have zero risks of tearing any uterine scars from a previous delivery.</li>
	<li><strong>Sense of accomplishment</strong> -There is a sense of accomplishment that develops in women who give birth naturally. They feel that they have undergone all stages of labor and delivery and hence are stronger in their own way. Women who have normal delivery are extremely empowered and feel much more confident and are at a lower risk of having postpartum depression.</li>
	<li><strong>Less blood loss or hemorrhage</strong> -Blood loss during C-section is much more compared to that for a vaginal delivery. Often blood transfusion is required during a C-section.</li>
	<li><strong>No anesthesia side effects</strong> -Normal delivery doesn&rsquo;t involve anesthesia and so has no risks caused by anesthesia as in a C-section. Anesthesia given can cause a lowering of blood pressure, nausea, headache, and confusion and in unfortunate cases even nerve damages and aspiration during surgery.</li>
</ul>

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<p>References:</p>

<p>1. Desai NM, Tsukerman A. (2022). Vaginal Delivery. NCBI</p>


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