The transition stage of birth is characterized by
a. the initial dilation of the cervix
b. the baby's head moving into the birth canal
c. the baby exiting from the birth canal
d. the placenta detaching from the uterus

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The transition stage of birth is characterized by  the initial dilation of the cervix. In the transitional phase, your cervix will open from 8 to 10 cm, which is the diameter that the baby’s head needs to pass through the birth canal.

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