Which maternal factor may inhibit fetal descent during labor?
A) A full bladder
B) Decreased peristalsis
C) Rupture of membranes
D) Reduction in internal uterine size

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A full bladder may inhibit fetal descent because it occupies space in the pelvis needed by the fetal presenting part. Peristalsis does not influence fetal descent. Rupture of membranes will assist in the fetal descent. Contractions will reduce the internal uterine size to assist fetal descent.

Which Maternal Factor May Inhibit Fetal Descent During Labor