On the way upstairs , the contractions stopped , as did the spring in my step . Once we were checked in , we went to the triage room , which is where the doctor checks you and decides whether to admit you . The nurse gave me a hospital gown and hooked me up to a monitor , where it became clear to everyone that the contractions had slowed down considerably . The resident on call came in , the nurse briefed him on the events of the morning , he checked the printout , then checked my cervix .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: Why was the person suffering from contractions ?
Options:
A. Because they were ill and getting admitted to the hospital .
B. None of the above choices .
C. Because they were about to give birth .
D. Because they needed to have surgery .


C