The First Stage of Labor, When the Cervix Widens Enough

question 90

Multiple Choice

The first stage of labor, when the cervix widens enough to allow the baby to emerge, is called:

• A) expulsion.
• B) crowning.
• C) dilation and effacement.
• D) delivery.

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