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Qué ocurre durante el trabajo de parto: Primera etapa

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El parto, o alumbramiento, tiene 3 etapas. La primera etapa es la más larga. Puede durar hasta 20 horas, especialmente si se trata de su primer hijo.

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Author: Semko, Laura

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2020

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