title: Vaginal birth and natural outcome.
abstract: Vaginal delivery is reviewed from a urogynecologic perspective. The birthing process is recognized to be clearly traumatic to the pelvic floor. Directed study is suggested as a means by which predisposing factors for injury may be identified. Ultimately we may be better able to select the optimal mode of delivery for all women.
authors.affiliation: National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA. mdainer@pol.net
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dainer
mesh_terms: D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy