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Childbirth depends on more than just hormones; the uterus also senses physical force. Scientists have discovered that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work in tandem to trigger efficient, coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. This breakthrough helps explain stalled labor and paves the way for potential new treatments to manage childbirth more effectively in the future.
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