General anesthesia strengthens uterine contractions and increases the responsiveness of the newborn.

Name: General anesthesia strengthens uterine contractions and increases the responsiveness of the newborn.
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General anesthesia typically relaxes the muscles, including the uterus, and can decrease the strength of uterine contractions. It may also depress the responsiveness of the newborn due to the transfer of anesthetic agents across the placenta.

General Anesthesia Strengthens Uterine Contractions and Increases the Responsiveness of the Newborn