Name the three stages of labor, and describe the events that characterize each stage

What will be an ideal response?


The dilation stage begins with the onset of true labor as the cervix dilates and the fetus begins to move toward the cervical canal; later in this stage, the amnion ruptures. The expulsion stage begins as the cervix dilates completely and continues until the fetus has completely emerged from the vagina (delivery). In the placental stage, the uterus gradually contracts, tearing the connections between the endometrium and the placenta and ejecting the placenta (also referred to as the afterbirth).

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following membrane-enclosed organelles is the site of synthesis of membrane proteins and secretory proteins?

a) rough endoplasmic reticulum b) smooth endoplasmic reticulum c) nucleus d) centrosome e) Golgi complex

Anatomy & Physiology

The term "myotomy" means incision into:

A) joints B) tendons C) muscles D) spinal cord

Anatomy & Physiology

Sweating is the only mechanism for heat loss when body temperature is the same as environmental temperature

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

A loss of kidney function can result in which of the following?

A. Thalassemia  B. Anemia C. Polycythemia D. Leukocytosis

Anatomy & Physiology