An Evidence-Based Approach to Vaginal Birth

Andrew M Tannous1, Jessica Warffuel1, Ann-Sophie Van Backle1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Denver, the Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UC Health, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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|September 26, 2025
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Summary

Evidence-based management for vaginal birth optimizes outcomes for mothers and newborns. Key practices include immediate pushing, pain control, warm compresses, delayed cord clamping, and active third-stage management, while routine episiotomy is not recommended.

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