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What Happens During Labor: Stages 2 and 3

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Labor, or childbirth, has 3 stages. Stage 2 starts once your cervix is fully dilated. It ends with the birth of your baby. Stage 3 starts after your baby is born.

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Author: Semko, Laura

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