The first stage of labor is:
A)effacement.
B)dilation.
C)expulsion.
D)propulsion.

Name: The first stage of labor is: A)effacement. B)dilation. C)expulsion. D)propulsion.
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The first stage of labor is characterized by the onset of contractions that cause the cervix to begin to open (dilation) and thin out (effacement). This stage is typically the longest and can last for several hours to days. The other options, expulsion and propulsion, refer to later stages of labor.

The First Stage of Labor Is