Term: Spontaneous Vaginal Birth

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-05

Definition:

A vaginal birth that is not coded as a caesarean birth (C-section) and not assisted by forceps or vacuum extraction.

Related terms 

• Assisted Vaginal Birth
• Caesarean Birth
• Forceps
• Vacuum Extraction
• Vaginal Birth

References 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)