Stage 1 of Labor

question 1

Multiple Choice

Stage 1 of labor

• A) is the shortest.
• B) involves delivery of the baby.
• C) climaxes with a brief phase called transition.
• D) involves birth of the placenta.

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Definitions:

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White Knights

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