Question

Which of the following statements below is NOT true about stage 3 of the birthing process.

A. The placenta and umbilical cord are delivered.

B. It lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

C. Intense contractions occur.

D. The placenta remains intact.

Answer 1

The answer on edginuity is C, intense contractions occur.

Answer 2

In the third stage of the birthing process, the placenta is delivered, and it does not remain intact. So, the answer is D. Placenta delivery takes about 5 to 30 minutes, and is the shortest stage. Along with the placenta, the empty bags of water attached to the placental membrane, are also delivered