Describe the three basic stages of childbirth in terms of time, purpose, and symptoms.

Cervical dilation in latent labor is from 0 to 6 centimeters and the dilation is gradual. During the active phase of labor, your cervix will dilate more rapidly. Second stage: This is when you push your baby through the birth canal. Third stage: This ends with the delivery of the placenta, also called afterbirth.

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