Amy and Keith, both in their mid-twenties, have decided to have a baby. Both are in good health and are physically active, although Keith is a smoker. Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds. While they know that parenting is a big responsibility, they are excited about the idea of becoming parents. The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families. After 6 month of not being successful in conceiving, Amy is concerned that she may be infertile. She wants to see a fertility specialist. Amy is at the end of her ninth month of pregnancy. The fetus has settled head down into Amy's pelvic bones, and she has experienced Braxton Hicks contractions. What will indicate the start of the birth process?

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The start of the birth process is indicated by strong, rhythmic uterine contractions. While cervical dilation is a part of the birth process, it is not the first indication that labor has begun. The baby's head moving into the birth canal is a part of the process but is not the initial sign of labor. Transition is a stage in active labor that occurs when the cervix is almost fully dilated, and it can cause strong contractions and intense discomfort, but it is not the start of the birth process.

Amy and Keith, Both in Their Mid-Twenties, Have Decided to Have