Ferguson's reflex

Ferguson's reflex

a contraction of the uterus after the cervix is stimulated. The reflex is an important function of labor.

Ferguson's reflex

abdominal muscle contraction stage of parturition initiated by stretching of pelvic soft tissues.
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Ferguson's reflex is normally activated by fetus in birth canal (Ferguson, 1941) which stimulates release of oxytocin, causing effective uterine contractions.
Management of complete uterine inertia in a bitch
Delaying pushing until the mother experiences Ferguson's reflex can minimize her fatigue and does not increase the likelihood of fetal trauma during second-stage labor.
This is Ferguson's reflex, and it typically is accompanied by a loud maternal groan.
Delayed pushing: Less fatigue, no increase in fetal trauma. (In Second-Stage Labor)

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