During the process of labor and delivery, when is the afterbirth typically delivered?
A) just before the infant is born
B) at the same time that the infant is born
C) about 1 to 2 hours after the infant is born
D) about 20 minutes after the infant is born

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The afterbirth, which includes the placenta and fetal membranes, is typically delivered during the third stage of labor, about 20 minutes after the infant is born.

During the Process of Labor and Delivery, When Is the Afterbirth