Labor to birth

  • The first stage of labor--contractions make the cervix dilate

    The first stage of labor--contractions make the cervix dilate

    contractions make the cervix dilate
  • This is called EFFACEMENT

    This is called EFFACEMENT

  • Transition--the cervix becomes fully dilated to 10 cm

    Transition--the cervix becomes fully dilated to 10 cm

  • Baby's head slips out of uterus into birth canal

    Baby's head slips out of uterus into birth canal

  • The top of the head appears at the opening of the birth canal.

    The top of the head appears at the opening of the birth canal.

  • Head emerges followed by the shoulders

    Head emerges followed by the shoulders

  • Rest of the baby follows easily.

    Rest of the baby follows easily.

  • Woman gives birth to placenta.

    Woman gives birth to placenta.