Which development accompanies the third stage of labor?
A) crowning of the newborn's head
B) full dilation of the cervix
C) expulsion of the placenta
D) movement of the fetus into the birth canal
E) strengthening contractions

Question

Which development accompanies the third stage of labor?​ 
A) ​crowning of the newborn's head 
B) ​full dilation of the cervix 
C) ​expulsion of the placenta 
D) ​movement of the fetus into the birth canal 
E) ​strengthening contractions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third stage of labor is the delivery of the placenta, so option C is the correct answer. Option A refers to the second stage of labor, when the baby moves through the birth canal and its head becomes visible (crowning). Option B refers to the end of the first stage of labor, when the cervix is fully dilated. Option D refers to the second stage of labor when the baby moves through the birth canal. Option E refers to contractions that occur throughout labor and not to any particular stage.

Which Development Accompanies the Third Stage of Labor?​

Which Development Accompanies the Third Stage of Labor?