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spontaneous delivery

[/spɒnˈteɪniəs dɪˈlɪvəri/]
nounpl: spontaneous deliveries
parto espontâneo
1. Natural childbirth occurring without medical intervention, where labor begins on its own and progresses naturally without artificial induction or surgical intervention
The doctor confirmed that spontaneous delivery was possible given the patient's health condition.
O médico confirmou que o parto espontâneo era possível dada a condição de saúde da paciente.
2. In obstetrics, vaginal delivery that occurs naturally as opposed to cesarean section or induced labor
Most pregnancies result in spontaneous delivery without complications.
A maioria das gestações resulta em parto espontâneo sem complicações.
Synonyms
natural deliveryvaginal deliveryunassisted childbirthparto vaginalparto natural
Antonyms
induced deliverycesarean deliverycesarean sectionparto induzidoparto cirúrgico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parto espontâneo
standard medical term
Portugal
parto espontâneo
standard medical term
General Brazilian
parto normal
commonly used colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

natural labor progression
labor on its own
without medical intervention
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