When Initial Labor Begins, Mild Uterine Contractions Usually Are About

question 47

Multiple Choice

When initial labor begins, mild uterine contractions usually are about ______ minutes apart:

• A) 60
• B) 10
• C) 15 to 20
• D) 1 to 2

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