The second stage of labor lasts about __________ for a first baby and __________ in later births.
A) 10 minutes; 5 minutes
B) 50 minutes; 20 minutes
C) 3 to 4 hours; 1 hour
D) 12 to 14 hours; 4 to 6 hours

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The second stage of labor, which is when the baby moves down through the birth canal and is delivered, typically lasts about 50 minutes for a first baby and about 20 minutes in later births. This stage is shorter in subsequent deliveries because the body has gone through the process before.

The Second Stage of Labor Lasts About __________ for a First