The term "effacement" refers to ____

a. contractions that are 5 minutes apart or less
b. the pressure caused by the head of the baby pressing on the cervix
c. the softening and thinning of the cervix
d. a baby that is in the "posterior" position during labor and delivery


ANS: C

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