The Transition Stage of Birth Is Characterized by

question 52

Multiple Choice

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

• A)the baby's head moving into the birth canal.
• B)the baby exiting from the birth canal.
• C)the initial dilation of the cervix.
• D)the placenta detaching from the uterus.

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