Prolonged labour
| Prolonged labour | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | Xxx.x |
| ICD-9-CM | xxx |
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 2 3 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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