A mother has entered the second stage of labor. When does the second stage of labor end?

a. When the mother begins to push
b. When the baby's head crowns
c. With delivery of the baby
d. With delivery of the placenta


ANS: C
The second stage of labor begins with complete dilation and ends with the birth of the baby.

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