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Prolonged labor

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Prolonged labour is when the total duration of childbirth is greater than 24 hours.[1] There are two main types, one when the latent phase of labour is greater than 8 hours and the other when the active phase of labour is greater than 12 hours.[1]

The cause can be due to: poor uterine contractions, the baby's position or size being abnormal, or issues with the pelvis or birth canal.[1] The last two may result in obstructed labour.

References

  1. ^ a b c Education material for teachers of midwifery : midwifery education modules (PDF) (2nd ed.). Geneva [Switzerland]: World Health Organisation. 2008. pp. 17–36. ISBN 9789241546669.


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