marias project

Begins when cervix dilates between 4 cm - 7 cm

Babies is storing body fat and rapid brain growth occurs

Contractions every 10 to 15 min., then every 5 min., then every 2 min.

Placenta produces oxytocin hormone, causing uterus to contract to contract

Cervix begins to dilate and efface

Fetus moves through the birth canal

Ends with birth of the fetus

Contractions every 1-1/2 to 2 minutes

Placenta leaves the motherʼs body

Umbilical cord is clamped

Placenta leaves the motherʼs body

External sex organs are well developed

Baby moves into birth position (head down)

Heart, lungs, eyes, ears and fingers begin to form

Neural tube begins to form

Placenta is fully formed and kidneys produce urine

Cervix dilates to 10 cm