During the ________ stage of labor, the muscle tension builds in the walls of the partially empty uterus, and the organ gradually decreases in size.

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During the placental stage of labor, the uterus continues to contract after the delivery of the baby, which helps in the delivery of the placenta and also aids in reducing the size of the uterus back towards its pre-pregnancy size. These contractions help to control bleeding and facilitate the process of the uterus returning to its normal size.

During the ________ Stage of Labor, the Muscle Tension Builds