By the end of the _____,contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 10 centimeters (4 inches),so that the baby can move from the uterus to the birth canal.

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The first stage of labor involves contractions that are responsible for dilating the cervix to about 10 centimeters. This results in the opening of the birth canal, allowing the baby to pass through. The second and third trimesters occur before labor, and the second stage of labor involves pushing the baby out of the birth canal.

By the End of the _____,Contractions Dilate the Cervix to an Opening