Question

Match the information given with the correct stage of labor: 1st (dilation), 2nd (expulsion), or 3rd (placental).

1. Stage that has the onset of regular uterine contractions and dilation of the cervix___.
2. Stage in which the cervix dilates to a diameter of about 10 cm____.
3. The stage which commonly lasts 8-24 hours____.
4. The stage in which the amniotic sac ruptures____.
5. The stage in which the baby exits the vagina_____.
6. The stage which commonly lasts from a few minutes to an hour____.
7. The stage in which contraction of the woman's abdominal muscles assists the uterine contractions_____.
8. The stage in which the placenta is expelled from the uterus_____.

Answer 1

The correct answer is -

1) 1st stage

2) 1st stage

3) 1st stage

4) 1st stage

5) 2nd stage

6) 2nd stage

7) 2nd stage

8) 3rd stage.

Step-by-step explanation:

Labor has three different stages 1st (dilation), 2nd (expulsion), or 3rd (placental).

Stage 1st: It is the stage that starts with dilation of the opening of the cervix to 10 cm and contraction of the uterus.

Stage 2: in this stage fetus head moves to the cervix and gets into the birth canal of the mother.

stage 3. The placenta and umbilical cord expel from the mother and this is cut after the delivery.