The fetus may signal the mother when it is ready to be born by

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The fetus secretes hormones from its adrenal and pituitary glands, specifically cortisol, which triggers a chain reaction resulting in the onset of labor. This is known as the fetal adrenal hypothesis of labor. The release of oxytocin and pitocin are both involved in the labor process, but they are not directly responsible for signaling the mother that the fetus is ready to be born. Therefore, choices B and C are not the best options. Choice D is incorrect as it is known that the fetus does signal the mother when it is ready to be born.

The Fetus May Signal the Mother When It Is Ready