A Doula Is Supporting a Laboring Client at 38 Weeks

Multiple Choice

A doula is supporting a laboring client at 38 weeks' gestation. The most recent assessment by the healthcare provider includes full dilation and cervical effacement. The client says, "I feel this uncontrollable urge to push." The client is in which stage of labor?

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth