2. The study of the female reproductive system is
the medical specialty of GYNECOLOGY

4. The time required for the development of a
fetus is called GESTATION.

8. The dilation stage is the first stage of labor and
occurs when the uterine muscle contracts
strongly to expel the fetus.

10. The second stage of labor is the expulsion stage.
This begins when the cervix is completely dilated
to 10 cm and ends with the delivery of the baby.

12. The last stage of labor is the placental stage. After
childbirth, the uterus continues to contract,
causing the placenta to be expelled through the
vagina.