Childbirth | Doula Directory LA

Childbirth, also known as labour or delivery, is the completion of pregnancy, where one or more fetuses exits the internal environment of the mother vaginally or via caesarean section and becomes a newborn. The postpartum period is the time of recovery for the mother and infant, in which both newborn and mother are monitored. All major health organisations advise that immediately after giving birth, regardless of the mode of birth, that the infant be placed on the mother's chest. Childbirth is a complex process that requires careful medical attention and support from healthcare professionals. The process of childbirth has been studied and supported by various organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the World Health Organization.