Labour -
''Series of events that take place in the genital organ in an effort to expel the viable products of
conception out of the womb through the vagina.''
It may occur prior to completed 37 weeks, when it called preterm labour.
Expulsion of previable fetus occurs through the same process but in a miniature form, is called
mini labour. Delivery is the expulsion or extraction of a viable fetus out of the womb. It is not
synonymous with of labour. delivery can take place without labour as in elective caesarean
section. Delivery may be vaginal or it may be abdominal.
Normal labour -
Labour is called normal if it fulfils the following criteria -
1. Spontaneous in onset at term
2. With vertex presentation
3. Without undue prolongation
4. Natural termination with minimal aids
5. Without having any complications affecting the health of the mother and/or the baby.
Abnormal labour -
Any deviation from the definition of normal labour is called abnormal labour.
''Series of events that take place in the genital organ in an effort to expel the viable products of
conception out of the womb through the vagina.''
It may occur prior to completed 37 weeks, when it called preterm labour.
Expulsion of previable fetus occurs through the same process but in a miniature form, is called
mini labour. Delivery is the expulsion or extraction of a viable fetus out of the womb. It is not
synonymous with of labour. delivery can take place without labour as in elective caesarean
section. Delivery may be vaginal or it may be abdominal.
Normal labour -
Labour is called normal if it fulfils the following criteria -
1. Spontaneous in onset at term
2. With vertex presentation
3. Without undue prolongation
4. Natural termination with minimal aids
5. Without having any complications affecting the health of the mother and/or the baby.
Abnormal labour -
Any deviation from the definition of normal labour is called abnormal labour.
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