The childbirth process involves a positive feedback loop where an infant's head pushing against the cervix stimulates nerve impulses to the hypothalamus, causing the pituitary gland to release oxytocin, which triggers uterine contractions that push the baby harder against the cervix until the baby is delivered.

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• Person: Wakim, Grewal Organization: LibreTexts
  10.7: Homeostasis and Feedback - Biology LibreTexts
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