The first stage of childbirth
A) usually lasts one to two hours.
B) consists of dilation or widening of the cervix.
C) includes contractions that are continuous.
D) is the shortest of the stages of birth.

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The first stage of childbirth is the longest and involves the dilation or widening of the cervix to allow the baby to pass through. Contractions during this stage are not continuous but come in waves, gradually increasing in intensity and frequency. This stage can last from several hours to several days.

The First Stage of Childbirth