Does the baby/foetus give a signal that it’s ready/developed enough, or does the mother’s body just call it at some point without any input from the foetus? Or is it a ‘conversation’ between the two?
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Quick answer: The mothers body usually starts it but it is still a conversation between the two. They are looking into whether or not the baby can help start labour (as it does in sheep)
The mothers body will release hormones which help the uterine cells contract and makes these cells more receptive to oxytocin which again helps them to contract. This then helps create another hormone which tells the uterus to do the same.
This is all I remember from previous conversations with my doctor when I was pregnant so if I am wrong please correct me!
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