In the First Stage of Labor, the Cervix Dilates to About

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the first stage of labor, the cervix dilates to about

• A)1 inch (3 cm).
• B)2 inches (5 cm).
• C)4 inches (10 cm).
• D)8 inches (20 cm).

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