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The process of labor is divided into three distinct stages, each with specific physiological changes and events.

Stage 1 begins with the onset of regular, strong uterine contractions and involves the dilation and effacement (thinning) of the cervix. In early labor, the cervix gradually opens from 0 to about 4 centimeters with mild contractions. This progresses into active labor, where contractions become more intense and frequent, and the cervix dilates more rapidly, from 4 to 10 centimeters. This stage ends once full dilation is achieved, allowing the baby to move into the birth ca**l.

Stage 2 starts once the cervix is completely dilated. The mother begins actively pushing with each contraction to help the baby descend through the birth ca**l. Uterine contractions are strong and coordinated, and the baby’s head gradually emerges, followed by the shoulders and the rest of the body. This stage ends with the complete delivery of the baby.

Stage 3 occurs after the baby is born and focuses on the delivery of the placenta. The uterus continues to contract, which helps detach the placenta from the uterine wall and push it out through the birth ca**l. This typically happens within 5–30 minutes after delivery. Proper management of this stage is essential to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, as the uterus must contract firmly to close blood vessels where the placenta was attached.

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