Healthy organ on Instagram: "Childbirth, or labor, is the process by which a baby is born. It begins with contractions of the uterus, which help dilate the cervix. The process has three main stages: early and active labor (cervix opens), delivery of the baby (baby moves through the birth canal), and delivery of the placenta. Pain and discomfort are common, and medical support may include monitoring, pain relief, or surgical interventions like cesarean section if necessary. After birth, both moth