Demonstration of a normal delivery of a baby with no complications.

Childbirth, also known as labour (or labor in American English), parturition, and delivery, is the completion of pregnancy, where one or more fetuses exits the internal environment of the mother …

Apr 25, 2025 · In a natural birth, the mother gives birth vaginally without pain medication (like an epidural). Natural childbirth can be a safe option for a low-risk pregnancy.

Oct 31, 2025 · Birth, process of bringing forth a child from the uterus, or womb. The three stages of labor are dilatation, expulsion, and the placental stage. Learn more about these stages, the methods to …

3 days ago · In what doctors in Los Angeles are calling a "medical miracle," a mother gave birth to a baby boy shortly after discovering she was pregnant, while preparing to have a 22-pound ovarian …

The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains birth, death, fetal death/still birth, marriage, and divorce records for California.

Jun 16, 2025 · Delivery can occur either vaginally through the birth canal, or if there are complications, the delivery may be done surgically by a Cesarean section. This is when the baby is taken out …

Jul 23, 2024 · Labor is a natural process. Here's what to expect during the stages of labor and birth — along with some tips to make labor more comfortable. Labor is a unique experience. For some …

Nov 13, 2025 · Birth records generally give the child's name, sex, date and place of birth, and the names of the parents. Records of the twentieth century may provide additional details, such as the name of …

Find information about birth certificates from how to request a copy of a birth certificate to where we get birth information before it's recorded.