Anatomy of Childbirth
- By Rima Chaddha
- Posted 05.13.08
- NOVA
Bringing a baby into the world should always be a joyous occasion, and in areas with good medical care, it usually is. But in developing countries, particularly in poor villages far from healthcare, childbirth is too often fraught with life-threatening hazards. In this feature, follow the stages of normal labor and delivery, and learn about the risks as well as treatments to cope with them.

Review the stages of labor and delivery as well as some of the risks women face giving birth.
Note: This feature is not meant to be comprehensive. For more complete details on the birthing process, please see the National Institute of Health's MedlinePlus: Childbirth.
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