Question

the first stage of labor and delivery is called the _______ stage.
a expulsion
b dilation
c effacement
d placental

Explanation:

Labor and delivery has three stages. The first stage is the dilation stage where the cervix dilates to allow the baby to pass through. The expulsion stage (second stage) is when the baby is pushed out. Effacement is part of the dilation process (cervix thinning). The placental stage (third stage) is after the baby is born, when the placenta is delivered.

Answer:

B. dilation