Which of the following trigger onset of labour?
Fetal ACTH acts on fetal adrenal gland causing release of DHEA and DHEA sulphate which are used by the placenta along with the other enzymes like Sulfatase ,Aromatase, 3 B hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17 B hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase -Conveing into Estriol and Estardiol that help in triggering the labour. Ref: Williams Obs 24e pg 108-109.
ACTH in mother
ACTH in fetus
Prostaglandin
Oxytocin
General obstetrics