What Occurs at the End of the First Stage of the Birth

question 101

Multiple Choice

What occurs at the end of the first stage of the birth process?

• A) the baby completely emerges from the mother's body
• B) contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 4 inches
• C) the placenta and umbilical cord are expelled
• D) the baby's head starts to move through the uterus

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