Which of the following is a feature of the first stage of birth?
A)contractions expelling the baby's head from the mother's body
B)contractions causing the cervix to stretch and dilate to about 4 inches
C)contractions expelling the umbilical cord from the uterus
D)contractions detaching and expelling the placenta and other membranes

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During the first stage of labor, contractions cause the cervix to stretch and dilate to about 4 inches. This allows for the baby to move down the birth canal during the second stage of labor. Contractions during the first stage do not typically expel any part of the baby or placenta.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of the First