Outline the three stages of labor

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following points:
- In the first stage of labor, uterine contractions initially occur every 8-10 minutes and last 30 seconds. Toward the end of labor, contractions may occur every 2 minutes and last as long as 2 minutes. As the contractions increase, the cervix becomes wider, eventually expanding to allow the baby's head to pass through. The first stage of labor is the longest and typically takes 16-24 hours for firstborn children.
- During the second stage, which typically lasts around 90 minutes, the baby's head starts to move through the cervix and birth canal. The second stage ends when the baby has completely left the mother's body.
- The third stage of labor occurs when the umbilical cord and the placenta are expelled from the mother. This stage is the quickest and easiest, taking just a few minutes.

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