uterine inertia

Introduction

failure expulsive efforts during delivery

Classification

• primary uterine inertia
• secondary uterine inertia

Etiology

• idiopathic
• dystocia
• exhaustion from prolonged, unproductive labor

Pathology

• futile efforts to pass a malpresented fetus
• cessation of expulsive efforts

Management

• C-section is an option

More general terms

• pregnancy disorder; obstetric disorder; pregnancy complication