Asked by Ariana Rodriguez on May 07, 2024

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Which of the following procedures happens at the end of the second stage of childbirth?

A) The baby is given an injection of vitamin C.
B) The umbilical cord is clamped and severed.
C) The baby is held upside down and slapped on the buttocks.
D) The baby will begin crowning.

Umbilical Cord

A flexible cordlike structure containing blood vessels and connecting a fetus to the placenta during gestation.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, involving labor and delivery.

Vitamin C

is an essential nutrient, known scientifically as ascorbic acid, important for the repair of tissues, enzyme function, and the immune system.

  • Understand the stages of childbirth and procedures associated with each stage.
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Charles tallenMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The umbilical cord is clamped and severed at the end of the second stage of childbirth, which is after the baby has been delivered. This is a standard procedure to separate the baby from the placenta, which is still inside the mother at this point.