Terms used to describe a difficult labor pattern that deviates from that observed in the majority of women who have spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
Dystocia
It refers to uterine activity that is either not sufficiently strong or not appropriately coordinated to dilate the cervix and expel the fetus.
Hypotonic Uterine Contractions
Contractions that are too frequent but uncoordinated, the uterus does not relax completely in between contractions & contractions are more painful but ineffective.
Hypertonic Uterine Contractions
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