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Which of the following statements below is NOT true about stage 3 of the birthing process.


AThe placenta and umbilical cord are delivered.

BIt lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

CIntense contractions occur.

DThe placenta remains intact.

Verified Answer :

In the third stage of the birthing process, the placenta is delivered, and it does not remain intact. So, the answer is D. Placenta delivery takes about 5 to 30 minutes, and is the shortest stage. Along with the placenta, the empty bags of water attached to the placental membrane, are also delivered

The answer on edginuity is C, intense contractions occur.