Labor is typically divided into 3 stages:
* Stage 1: From the onset of contractions (true labor pains) to full dilatation of the cervix (which is about 10 cm) - this takes about 12 to 18 hours
* Stage 2: From full dilatation of cervix to expulsion of fetus - This takes about ~ 30 minutes
* **Stage 3. From expulsion of fetus to expulsion of placenta - this takes about ~ 15 minutes. During the third stage, the umblical cord which is attached to placenta is expelled along with the placenta**. This would be the answer to your question.
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