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 These tongs resembled forceps are used to (7)
____________________ the baby’s head.
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Forceps delivery
 This birth delivery is used because of any small obstructions, or the
mother being tired and losing (8) ______________.

 In recent times, (9) _____________________ are making it possible
to have successful vaginal deliveries.
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean  However, any (10) ______________________ during delivery or
(VBAC) any conditions in the mother could make the doctor advise to be
against vaginal delivery.
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Useful phrases
Read the article about type of childbirth. Expecting a baby : being pregnant
Going into labor : start giving birth
Water breaks : fluid suddenly comes
Expecting a baby is a thrilling experience. However, out as the baby will be born
Give birth : delivering a baby
moms-to-be, especially the first-timer, can get confused in Under anesthesia : does not feel any pain
choosing what type of child delivery they will have. Therefore,
it is significant for mothers to do research on type of childbirths before going into labor. Peeling back the layers

of mystery surrounding labor and delivery, there are only two basic birth methods: vaginal delivery and cesarean

section. Everything else is just a variation on these two methods. With vaginal delivery, mothers can change

where to give birth and what tools and procedures are involved, but it is still a vaginal delivery. When it comes
to cesarean section, doctor will help determine if that is the right delivery method for mothers. Before
understanding more about the process of cesarean section, let’s first explore what vaginal delivery is.
Natural vaginal delivery is when the baby is born through the birth canal. This is the most common way
to give birth because it is the body’s natural method. In fact, roughly sixty-eight percent of women give birth

vaginally every year. Vaginal delivery reduces the risk that the infant
will develop respiratory problems, asthma, food allergies, and
lactose intolerance. That’s not to say that this birth method isn’t
without risk. The baby can undergo physical trauma while
passing through the birth canal. This can lead to bruising,

swelling, and, in rare cases, broken bones. Complications
during labor can also lead to additional problems if not
properly handled. As mentioned, natural vaginal delivery is a very
common birth method. It is usually started after the water breaks. Mothers
will have contraction and when the birth canal is dilated enough, then mother should push the

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