Stage two of birth, also known as labor, is the stage where the mother delivers the baby. This stage begins once the cervix is fully dilated and ends when the baby is born. After the baby is delivered, the mother enters the postpartum period where the body undergoes various physical and emotional changes as it adjusts to life after childbirth. During this time, the mother may experience things like postpartum bleeding, contractions to help the uterus return to its normal size, and the initial bonding with the baby. Once the baby is born, the afterbirth is also delivered, which is the placenta and other tissues that were attached to the uterus during pregnancy. This marks the completion of the birth process.
