| Front | What is the process of labour and birth? (Good luck, this one is long) |
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| Back | At the beginning, the uterus will contract rhythmically, becoming stronger and more frequent. The cervix will gradually dilate enough to let the babies head pass through and the contractions become assisted by the abdominal muscles as well. At some stage the amniotic sac will break and the fluid will escape through the vagina (water breaking). Finally, contractions will push the baby's head through the cervix and vagina. |
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