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expulsive stage of labor |
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expulsive stage of labor [ikspul′siv] Etymology: L, expellere, to drive out, stare, stand, labor, work the second stage of labor, during which the mother's uterine contractions are accompanied by a bearing-down reflex. It begins after full dilation of the cervix and continues to the complete birth of the infant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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