Many women experience an intense urge to push during labor and delivery. What is the technical term associated with this sensation?

A surge in oxytocin, prompted by increased contractions and stimulation of nerve receptors in the pelvic floor, accounts for the deep urge to push during delivery. This biological phenomenon is known as the Ferguson Reflex.

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