The active stage of labour is typically characterised by:
a. uterine contractions lasting 30 seconds, moderate and 3–10-minutely.
b. uterine contractions lasting 20 seconds, mild and 2-minutely.
c. descent of fetal head, vaginal mucous discharge, clear fluid gush.
d. descent of fetal head, cervical dilatation, clear fluid gush.
ANS: C
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