Normal labour

Labour is called normal if it fulfils the following criteria -

• Spontaneous in onset at term
• With vertex presentation
• Without undue prolongation
• Natural termination with minimal aids
• 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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