Which of the Following Is True of the Stages of Labour

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the stages of labour?

• A)Progesterone is often administered to pregnant women to induce uterine contractions.
• B)A small vaginal discharge of bloody mucus is considered abnormal before labour.
• C)The Braxton-Hicks contractions typically occur at regular intervals after labour.
• D)The rupturing of the amniotic sac generally signifies the end of the first stage of labour.

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