You are delivering a baby. The head is crowning. Which of the following is an appropriate method of assisting delivery?
A) Pull on the head.
B) Place both hands on the head.
C) Place one hand on the head and one hand on the perineum.
D) Place one hand on each side of the perineum.
Ans: C) Place one hand on the head and one hand on the perineum.
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