During and before a normal vaginal delivery, there are a number of potential risks for the mother.
Rupture of the uterus.
Foetal distress.
Vaginal tear.
There are tears in the perineum, which is between the vulva and the anus.
Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the cord emerges before the baby.
It is possible for an infection contracted by the mother to be passed on to the child.
During breech delivery, the baby emerges feet/buttocks first.
It emerges shoulder first.
The size of the baby is big.