The first stage of labor and delivery is called the ________ stage.
A)expulsion
B)dilation
C)effacement
D)placental

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The first stage of labor and delivery is characterized by the dilation (widening) and effacement (thinning) of the cervix. This stage can last for several hours or even days, and includes early labor, active labor, and transition. The expulsion stage refers to the second stage of labor when the baby is actually born, and the placental stage refers to the third stage when the placenta is delivered.

The First Stage of Labor and Delivery Is Called the ________