OBSbasic
Arrange the first three stages of labour in chronological order from first to last.
Answer
Full cervical dilation, Delivery of the fetus, Delivery of the placenta
Explanation
The first stage ends with full dilatation, the second with fetal delivery, and the third with placental delivery. This sequence follows the progress of birth from cervical preparation and opening through fetal and then placental expulsion. **Key takeaway:** The fetus is delivered before the placenta.\n\n**Glossary:** **Expulsion**: passage out of the birth canal.
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