The stages of the Birthing process

The Stages of The Birthing Process Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor’s Name Date The Stages of The Birthing Process The birthing process, also known as labor and delivery, comprises three main stages: the first is labor, the second is the birth of the baby, and the third is the birth of the placenta. By pointing out these stages, people, especially expectant women, and their spouses or partners will be better prepared for childbirth. First Stage: Labor The first stage of labor is the longest and is divided into two phases: The first and dynamic stages are the two main stages of labor development (WHO, 2020). Early labor stage is characterized by slightly painful contractions, while the cervi...