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There are _____ stages of labor and delivery.
What is 4
First Stage (Labor)- contractions slowly get stronger, more often, last longer, cervix thins, dilates 10cm by the end, baby moves down into the pelvis
Second Stage (Delivery)-more contractions, feel the urge to push, baby is born
Third Stage (Postpartum)- delivery of the placenta
Fourth Stage (Recovery)- resting phase after all your effort during labor and birth, this is when you will be spending time with your baby, skin to skin contact will help with bonding, this is a good time to breastfeed (if you choose)