Introduction to Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychology/Birth

Stages of labor

 * 1) dilation
 * 2) *This stage of labor is the longest, lasting 6 to 14 hours.
 * 3) *This stage begins when the uterus starts regular contractions, which cause dilation.
 * 4) delivery
 * 5) *During this second stage of labor, the baby actually moves through the birth canal and is delivered. Lasting an average of 30 minutes to 2 hours. This stage ends with the delivery of the baby
 * 6) after birth
 * 7) *During the third and final stage, the placenta and other membranes emerge through the birth canal.
 * 8) *This stage usually lasts and hour, and the mother continues to experience weaker contractions.
 * Types of delivery
 * Drugs during delivery