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Which of the following is a theory explaining the onset of labor?
Which of the following is a theory explaining the onset of labor?
- Decreased prostaglandin release
- Estrogen surge
- Increased oxytocin production
- Progesterone withdrawal (correct)
What stimulates the release of oxytocin during labor?
What stimulates the release of oxytocin during labor?
- Pressure on the fetus
- Decreased prostaglandin levels
- Uterine muscle stretching (correct)
- Increased estrogen levels
When does labor normally begin?
When does labor normally begin?
- When the woman experiences a surge in estrogen levels
- When the fetus is mature enough for extrauterine life (correct)
- When the woman's progesterone levels decrease
- When the fetus is too large for a vaginal birth
What is the role of prostaglandins in labor?
What is the role of prostaglandins in labor?
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What are the components of labor for successful delivery?
What are the components of labor for successful delivery?
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