childbirth experience

Childbirth is the process of delivering a baby from the uterus through the birth canal, usually around 40 weeks of pregnancy. It involves stages: labor, when contractions help open the cervix; delivery, when the baby is born; and afterbirth, when the placenta is expelled. Labor can cause pain and discomfort, managed with various pain relief options. The experience varies greatly among individuals, influenced by physical, emotional, and support factors. While often challenging, childbirth is also a profound and transformative event marking the beginning of new life and family.