Gynecology is the medical specialty focusing on women's health, especially their reproductive systems. A gynecologist specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the female reproductive system. Labor and delivery involves three stages: the dilation stage when the cervix dilates to 10 centimeters; the expulsion stage when the baby passes through the birth canal; and the placental stage when the placenta is delivered.

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2. the study of the female reproductive system is the medical specialty of Gynecology Gynecology is the medical specialty focusing on the health of women before, during and after the childbearing years. It deals with the health of the female reproductive system,

3. A physician who specializes in the treatment of women is called a gynecologists A Gynecologist is a physician who specializes in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Many, but not all, gynecologists are also obstetricians.

4. The three stages of labor and delivery are the dilation stage, expulsion stage, and the placental stage The dilation stage is the part of labor when the cervix dilates fully to 10 centimeters and thins (efface). It is also called the first stage of labor.

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6. Expulsion stage The expulsion stage the part of labor from the full dilatation of the cervix until the baby is completely out of the birth canal. The second stage of labor.

8. Placental stage The placental stage is the part of labor from the birth of the baby until the placenta (afterbirth) and fetal membranes are delivered. Also called the third stage of labor.