When describing the stages of labor to a pregnant woman, which of the following would the nurse identify as the major change occurring during the first stage?

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The first stage of labor is characterized by cervical dilation and effacement (thinning), which are necessary for the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery. Regular contractions do occur during this stage, but the major change is the dilation and effacement of the cervix. Fetal movement through the birth canal and placental separation occur in later stages of labor.

When Describing the Stages of Labor to a Pregnant Woman