Long labour

Definition

Any condition characterised by a longer than average parturition between the initiation of regular, rhythmic, and painful contractions and cervical dilation, to the delivery of the placenta.

4 subordinate codes

• JB03.0Prolonged first stage of labour
• JB03.1Prolonged second stage of labour
• JB03.2Delayed delivery of successive neonates
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Complications of labour or delivery

• JB00Preterm labour or delivery
• JB01Failed induction of labour
• JB02Abnormalities of forces of labour
• JB04Obstructed labour due to malposition or malpresentation of fetus
• JB05Obstructed labour due to maternal pelvic abnormality
• JB06Obstructed labour due to other causes
• JB07Labour or delivery complicated by fetal distress
• JB08Labour or delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications