During childbirth, the pressure exerted on the mother's cervix by the emerging infant leads to increased contraction of the uterus. This interaction can be explained by

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Positive feedback describes a cycle in which an initial stimulus or event leads to a response that increases the magnitude of the stimulus, leading to a greater response. This process continues until a threshold is reached, at which point the system can rapidly transition to a new state. In the case of childbirth, the pressure on the cervix causes the uterus to contract, which in turn pushes the infant further down, leading to more pressure on the cervix and stronger contractions. This cycle continues until the infant is born.

During Childbirth, the Pressure Exerted on the Mother's Cervix by the Emerging