A midwife tells her patient that the fetus has "crowned." What does this mean?

A) The fetus has turned and is now head down in the uterus.
B) The fetus's head has started to emerge from the birth canal
C) The fetus is being born feet first
D) The fetus is positioned sideways in the uterus

Crowned

To be appointed or recognized in a ceremonial or symbolic position of authority, often used in the context of royalty or achievement.

Birth Canal

The passage comprising the cervix, vagina, and vulva through which a fetus passes during childbirth.

Uterus

A major female reproductive organ in many mammals, including humans, that hosts and nourishes the fertilized egg during pregnancy.