Cephalopelvic disproportion is defined as when the baby\u2019s head cannot fit through the mother\u2019s pelvis. This means that the mother\u2019s pelvis may be too small or misshapen or the baby is larger than normal. But in some cases, it may be a case of the baby being in an abnormal position that is causing the delay.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, there is controversy over the term \u201cfailure to progress.\u201d There is no specific time measurement for labor and contractions. Doctors may have different ideas about what is (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If labor fails to progress, the true problem may be misdiagnosed as cephalopelvic disproportion. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives via the American Pregnancy Association, true cephalopelvic disproportion occurs in one in 250 pregnancies. Many cases of labor complications…<\/span><\/p>\n