Which of the Following Is True of the Stages of Childbirth

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the stages of childbirth?

• A) The first stage terminates when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body.
• B) Uterine contractions start in the final stage of the birth process.
• C) The first stage is the longest of the three birth stages.
• D) The first stage of birth is longer for a woman who is having her second or third child.

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