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1st Stage
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dilation of cervix: 12-18 hours; usually begins when the amniotic sac ("bag of waters") bursts (may let go in one big gush) * water breaks*; contractions begin, baby trapped in uterus until the cervix is dilated
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2nd Stage
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approximately 2 hours; occurs when baby's head enters the birth canal * baby born*; very painful (woman may ask for pain relief); stage is over when baby is born; baby should be born head first, face down; mom may have an epidural
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Epidural
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numbs lower portion of body
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3rd Stage
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passage of placenta (10-15 mins. after baby is born); if part of placenta remains, hemorrhaging or infection can occur
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