A Midwife Tells Her Patient That the Fetus Has "Crowned

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Multiple Choice

A midwife tells her patient that the fetus has "crowned." What does this mean?

• A) The fetus has turned and is now head down in the uterus.
• B) The fetus's head has started to emerge from the birth canal
• C) The fetus is being born feet first
• D) The fetus is positioned sideways in the uterus

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