When a woman goes into labor without the aid of any labor inducing drugs or methods, and is able to deliver the baby without requiring a doctor’s aid through cesarean section, vacuum extraction, or with forceps, this is known as a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD).
This common form of delivery is considered to be the safest method of childbirth.
If the safety of the mother or baby is at risk, a different method of delivery may be used. For example, a cesarean section may be necessary if the baby is not positioned with the head downward, if the baby is in distress, or if the baby is unable to pass through the pelvis due to size.