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The first stage of labor ends with:

Options
AFull cervical dilation Correct Answer
BDelivery of placenta
CRupture of membranes
DEngagement of fetal head
Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A: Full cervical dilation

Rationale

The first stage of labor begins with the onset of true labor contractions and ends when the cervix becomes fully dilated (10 cm). It has latent and active phases and involves progressive cervical effacement and dilation to allow passage of the fetus.

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