Abby's husband and doula are holding her hands and constantly encouraging her to bear down a little harder. abby's husband has just told her that he can already see the face of their baby and with just a little more effort, the birth process would be complete. abby is in the stage of birth.

I believe the answer is: Second.

 The second stage of refers to the period when the cervix is completely dilated and ready for Contraction (after it passed 10 cm mark)
The urge that the mother experienced when they're in this stage is similar to the urge that they have when they're about to finish their bowel movement.

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