When initial labor begins, mild uterine contractions usually are about ______ minutes apart:
A) 60
B) 10
C) 15 to 20
D) 1 to 2

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In the initial stages of labor, mild uterine contractions usually occur every 15 to 20 minutes. As labor progresses, the frequency and intensity of the contractions increase. Option A) 60 is too long between contractions for early labor. Option B) 10 minutes is too frequent for early labor. Option D) 1 to 2 minutes apart is too close together for early labor.

When Initial Labor Begins, Mild Uterine Contractions Usually Are About