Approximately two weeks before Elizabeth's due date,her obstetrician told her that the uterine and cervical changes that bring on labor had begun.This process is referred to as
A) quickening.
B) parturition.
C) labor.
D) contractions.

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Parturition refers to the process of giving birth and includes the uterine and cervical changes that bring on labor. Quickening refers to the first fetal movements felt by the mother, and contractions are a key component of the labor process. However, neither of these terms encompasses the entire process of giving birth.

Approximately Two Weeks Before Elizabeth's Due Date,her Obstetrician Told Her