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The first stage of the birth process is called Labor, triggered by the hormone oxytocin.

The muscular walls of the uterus starts to contract.

The pressure breaks the amniotic sac, releasing the amniotic fluid(this is known as the waters breaking).

Contractions gradually become more frequent, pushing the baby down the cervix, which becomes dilated to allow the baby to pass through.

The vagina stretches to allow the baby to be born.

The baby is still attached to the placenta by the umbilical cord which is cut and tied.

The placenta breaks away from the wall of the uterus and passes out(this is known as the after birth).

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During a contraction, the infant experiences intense pressure that pushes it against the cervix, eventually forcing the cervix to stretch open. At the same time, the contractions cause the cervix to thin.

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strong muscle contractions push the baby out of thr mother s body

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The third stage begins immidiately after you give birth and stops when you deliver your placenta. The Dr. will spend time checking you over mostly.

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You are just 1 to 4 cm dilated.

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