Which of the following is true of the stages of childbirth?
A) The first stage terminates when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body.
B) Uterine contractions start in the final stage of the birth process.
C) The first stage is the longest of the three birth stages.
D) The first stage of birth is longer for a woman who is having her second or third child.

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The first stage of childbirth is typically the longest, lasting several hours up to several days, compared to the second and third stages which are generally shorter. Option A is incorrect because the first stage of childbirth actually includes dilation and effacement of the cervix and ends when the cervix is fully dilated. Option B is incorrect because uterine contractions begin in the first stage of childbirth. Option D is incorrect because the first stage of childbirth tends to be shorter for a woman who has had a previous vaginal birth.

Which of the Following Is True of the Stages of Childbirth