When a mother's water breaks, this is the result of which of the following?
A) the mucus plug that covers the cervix is released
B) the mother urinates uncontrollably
C) the amniotic sac ruptures and amniotic fluid is expelled
D) the placenta is expelled

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During initial labor, the amniotic sac may break and amniotic fluid may rush forth. When this happens we say that the mother's "water breaks."

When a Mother's Water Breaks, This Is the Result of Which