List and describe the three stages of labor

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The three stages of labor are:
1. Stage of dilation: Starts with true labor and lasts until the cervix is fully dilated.
2. Stage of expulsion: This is childbirth, delivery of the newborn.
3. Placental stage: Delivery of the placenta and umbilical cord.

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A) 10-120 seconds B) up to 3 seconds C) 5-60 minutes D) 3-5 minutes

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A) anemias. B) polycythemia. C) erythrocytosis. D) all of the above.

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a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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