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What takes place in order for an eight pound or so baby to pass through the birth canal?

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What takes place in order for an eight pound or so baby to pass through the birth canal?

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The pelvic joints are greatly influenced during pregnancy due to the hormones progesterone and relaxin which increase flexibility of the sacroiliac joints and the symphysis pubis to open greatly during labor. This allows the baby to pass through the birth canal.