Question

Question 1

1. What is the first stage of the birth process—and also the longest and most taxing stage?

   		labor
   		Braxton Hicks
   		crowning
   		transition

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Question 2

1. For first births, what is the average length of labor?

   		6 hours
   		12 hours
   		24 hours
   		36 hours

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Question 3

1. The second stage of the birthing process is called _____.

   		labor
   		delivery
   		transition
   		crowning

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Question 4

1. On average, how long does the second stage of the birth process, delivery, last?

   		15–30 minutes
   		30 minutes–1 hour
   		1–5 hours
   		12–24 hours

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Question 5

1. When birth has begun but the process is taking longer than normal, what is happening?

   		problematic labor
   		the increased likelihood that triplets are being born
   		the third stage of labor
   		failure to progress

Answer 1

• 1.Stages of the birth process 1st stage is labor.It is longest most taxing stage, contractions cause cervix to dilate.
• 2.In a first birth the average length of active labor is 12 to 18 hours.
• 3.The second stage of the birthing process is called delivery. The second stage is the "pushing" stage where the baby is actually delivered.
• 4.It lasts for 30 minutes–1 hour
• 5.Failure to progress is happening