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After Their Baby's Head Crowned, Julia Was in Labor for Another

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After their baby's head crowned, Julia was in labor for another 5 hours. Gabriel, the baby's father was worried. What should their attending physician tell him?


A) Julia's labor is normal, as most women's second stage of labor after crowning is this long.
B) Julia's labor is lasting longer than is typical; it is still within normal limits.
C) Julia's labor is abnormal, and he should demand a cesarean section.
D) Julia's labor is abnormal but will be shortened if she takes advantage of pain medications.

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