dystocia

Introduction

Difficult birth resulting from fetal or maternal abnormalities.

Classification

Fetal dystocia:

• excessive size
• malpresentation

Maternal dystocia:

• small pelvis
• failure of uterine contraction
• failure of uterine neck to expand
• fecal impactation

Management

cesarean section

More general terms

• pregnancy disorder; obstetric disorder; pregnancy complication