Delivery of the Baby

Question 1

When is the baby pushed out through the vagina?

Answer 1

• after the cervix is fully dilated

Question 2

How is the baby pushed out ?

Answer 2

• by the very powerful contractions of both the uterine and abdominal muscles

Question 3

How is the passage of the foetus’ head through the birth canal made easier?

Answer 3

• by the fact that the flat bones of the baby’s skull are separated by connective tissue and aren’t fused
• allowing the head to change shape and pass though the birth canal