What is the role of foetus in inducing parturition?
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The signal for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta. This causes mild uterine contraction called foetal ejection reflex which stimulate the mother's body to release the birth hormone oxytocin , which leads vigorous contraction and parturition. Thus the foetus initiate parturition.
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