The Second Stage of Birth Begins When the

question 53

Multiple Choice

The second stage of birth begins when the

• A)baby's head starts to move through the cervix and the birth canal.
• B)cervix begins to stretch and open to about 4 inches to facilitate the baby's movement.
• C)placenta emerges from the mother's body.
• D)baby completely emerges from the mother's body.

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Definitions:

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