US Medical Term · maternity
Vaginal Delivery
Parto vaginal
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Vaginal Delivery |
| Spanish (Español) | Parto vaginal |
| Chinese (中文) | 自然分娩 |
| Korean (한국어) | 질식 분만 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Sinh thường qua đường âm đạo |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Panganak sa pamamagitan ng ari |
| Portuguese (Português) | Parto vaginal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การคลอดทางช่องคลอด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 経腟分娩 |
What it means
Vaginal delivery is the birth of a baby through the vagina, the most common way babies are born. It occurs in two main stages: active labor, when the cervix dilates to 10 centimeters; and pushing, when the baby moves through the birth canal. A vaginal birth may be spontaneous (labor begins naturally) or assisted with induction. Sometimes forceps or a vacuum device are used to help guide the baby out. Recovery from vaginal delivery is generally faster than cesarean (C-section) recovery. Pain management options include epidural anesthesia, IV medications, and non-medicated techniques.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Is vaginal delivery still possible after my previous C-section?
¿El parto vaginal todavía es posible después de mi cesárea anterior?
What pain relief options do I have during vaginal delivery?
¿Qué opciones de alivio del dolor tengo durante el parto vaginal?
Under what circumstances would a vaginal delivery need to become a C-section?
¿En qué circunstancias un parto vaginal tendría que convertirse en una cesárea?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
O80 Encounter for full-term uncomplicated deliveryRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026