This 3D medical animation offers a realistic and educational look at how normal childbirth unfolds — a remarkable process divided into three main stages: labour, birth, and the delivery of the placenta. 🌸 Stage 1: Labour — The Body Prepares for Birth Labour begins when the uterus starts contracting rhythmically to help soften, thin (efface), and open (dilate) the cervix. Early labour: Contractions are mild and irregular as the cervix gradually opens to around 3–4 cm. Active labour: Contractions

The occiput anterior fetal position is a cephalic presentation, in which the fetus is face down, facing the mother's spine. This is the ideal position for childbirth and, accordingly, the most common type of presentation. The fetus presents with a flexed neck, which extends during delivery. The shoulders then rotate before delivery is completed. ⭐ Click to read the full "Mechanics of Birth" Learning Card: https://go.amboss.com/FB_Gynecology | AMBOSS