Question

Complete the following:

The expulsion of the foetus from the mother's body is called ________.

Answer 1

Parturition:

1. It is the process of giving birth.
2. It begins with a series of strong rhythmic uterine contractions called labour.
3. Oxytocin and prostaglandins play important roles in parturition.
4. It usually occurs after 40 weeks of pregnancy.

The expulsion of the foetus from the mother's body is called parturition.