Which of the following BEST describes "station" as it applies to pregnancy, labor, and birth?

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Pelvic station is a measurement of labor progress using the position of the baby's descent in relation to the ischial spines, or mid-pelvis, of the mother. The measurement is done in number of centimeters from the mid-pelvis, and it ranges from "minus 4" to "plus 4," with "zero station" meaning the baby is mid-pelvis. Plus numbers mean the baby is closer to being born. While the baby does tend to engage in the pelvis earlier for first time moms, prenatal history is not a related factor in future pregnancies. The rotation of the baby's head may make descent take longer, thus taking longer for the baby to reach various stations.

Which of the Following BEST Describes "Station" as It Applies