Why Are Contractions in Labor Necessary for Successful Delivery of the Baby

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Multiple Choice

Why are contractions in labor necessary for successful delivery of the baby?

• A) They push the fetus downward which dilates the cervix such that the baby can fit out.
• B) They alert the mother that the baby is ready to be born.
• C) They turn the fetus around so it can be born headfirst.
• D) The fetus itself cannot break the amniotic sac and needs the contractions to do so.
• E) They trigger the production of breast milk.

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