What is delayed labor?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Bui Thi Thu and Specialist Doctor II Tran Thi Mai Huong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Delayed labor is an obsession of mothers during labor, which can bring many dangerous complications for both mother and fetus. Stagnant labor includes prolonged labor and obstructive labor.

1. Signs of delayed labor

Some signs of delayed labor that may appear include:
The dilation line cuts to the right of the alarm line on the labor chart. Cervical growth stops is always a sign of delayed labor. Fetal failure, uterine contractions (more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes) Latent phase lasts more than 8 hours, active phase lasts more than 7 hours. Examination revealed that the perforation of the throne did not progress. There are signs of overlapping skull joints, serous tumors. Note: Not all cases of prolonged labor have all of the above signs.

2. Causes of delayed labor

There are many causes of delayed labor , but usually arise from the following:
2.1. Delayed labor due to pregnant mothers Delayed labor due to maternal defects in the pelvis and uterus abnormally prevents the fetus from lying down in the right position and makes the labor process take a long time. Pregnant women with a history of tuberculosis, polio or trauma that leave sequelae in the reproductive area are at very high risk of delayed labor. The state of uterine wall contraction is not uniform, the mother has uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts all prevent the process of labor during delivery.

2.2. Delayed labor due to the fetus The cause of delayed labor is because the fetus has abnormalities in the position of the forehead, buttocks, face, shoulders, ....and cannot move towards the pelvis on its own. Abnormal fetuses such as hydrocephalus, toad abdomen, ... are also the cause of delayed labor. If the fetal weight exceeds 3.5 kg, the mother's ability to have a longer labor and give birth is more difficult, besides, when the fetus has a rather short umbilical cord, there will also be delayed or prolonged labor. than.

3. How to deal with delayed labor

If there are signs of labor and delivery and go to the hospital to be monitored by a doctor, the doctors will have appropriate interventions if the mother's birth is diagnosed as delayed labor.
Track the time from the beginning of labor and feel the contractions and the fetal heartbeat going on in the abdomen.
The doctor, after considering the pregnant mother's condition, if it is not yet time to give birth, the mother will still eat, rest and exercise properly.
If the mother's case is active labor, the doctor will immediately support the mother with safe methods of induction so that the fetus is eligible for a normal birth.
If the mother's case is special, the fetal position is breech or the uterus is abnormal, the doctor will conduct a cesarean section to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
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Reference source: Department of Maternal and Child Health - Ministry of Health