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Stages of Childbirth: Dilation, Expulsion, Placenta
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dilation
pushing
expulsion
latent
active
transition
Umbilical cord is clamped
Contractions every 1-1/2 to 2 minutes
Cervix begins to dilate and efface
Begins when cervix dilates between 4 cm - 7 cm
Cervix dilates to 10 cm
Placenta leaves the motherʼs body
Ends with birth of the fetus
Fetus moves through the birth canal
Contractions every 10 to 15 min
Placenta produces oxytocin hormone, causing uterus to contract to contract
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