Give birth vagina photo

A woman's body truly is a miracle, and this fact is beautifully illustrated during the miracle of childbirth. Ask any witnessing party: what a woman can accomplish through pain, sweat, and tears is awe-inspiring. When a woman goes into labor, her body changes rapidly to bring new life into the world. As moms well know, birth is an incredible process: inspiring, frightening, and truly just plain cool. That's right, we said it: The vagina is cool. And if you've tried to avoid thinking too hard about what it takes to push a baby through such a small opening, don't worry.

Error: This is required. Error: Not a valid value. If you are pregnant with your first baby, you might be wondering what changes may occur in your body during the first 24 hours after you give birth. This page explains what to expect after a normal vaginal birth in hospital.

Some health professionals have different views on the best way to give birth. A vaginal birth is usually the safest choice if you and your baby are both well and there are no complications. Babies born via vaginal birth are less likely to need time in the special care nursery. Babies born vaginally tend to develop stronger immune systems and are less likely to have allergies than babies born by caesarean.

And some of the biggest concerns revolve around what happens to the vagina - tearing, cutting or simply not returning to how it was before are all worries many women have. The truth is that our vaginas are built to bear children and adapt accordingly. This is normal, and the swelling and openness should start to reduce a few days after your baby is born.