The third stage of labor begins after expulsion of the fetus, and ends with expulsion of the placenta and placental membranes. Which of the following is associated with the third stage of labor?

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All of the above
The first stage of labor starts from the onset of true labor pain and ends with full dilatation of cervix. The second stage begins at full dilatation of cervix and ends with expulsion of the fetus. The third stage begins after expulsion of fetus, and ends with delivery of the placenta. A common (nonmedical) term for the placenta and placental membranes delivered in the third stage of labor is "afterbirth".

The Third Stage of Labor Begins After Expulsion of the Fetus