When the strong muscle fibers of the uterus contract rhythmically, pushing the infant downward toward the birth canal, this is called:
A) lightening
B) quickening
C) Braxton-Hicks contractions
D) labor

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Labor is characterized by the strong, rhythmic contractions of the uterus that help to push the infant downward toward the birth canal, facilitating childbirth.

When the Strong Muscle Fibers of the Uterus Contract Rhythmically