Obstructed labour due to maternal pelvic abnormality

Definition

Obstructed labour means that, in spite of strong contractions of the uterus, the fetus cannot descend through the pelvis because there is an insurmountable barrier preventing its descent. Obstruction usually occurs at the pelvic brim, but occasionally it may occur in the cavity or at the outlet of the pelvis. Complications resulting from obstructed labour can be avoided if a woman in obstructed labour is identified early and appropriate action is taken.

8 subordinate codes

• JB05.0Obstructed labour due to deformed pelvis
• JB05.1Obstructed labour due to generally contracted pelvis
• JB05.2Obstructed labour due to pelvic inlet contraction
• JB05.3Obstructed labour due to pelvic outlet or mid-cavity contraction
• JB05.4Obstructed labour due to foetopelvic disproportion, unspecified
• JB05.5Obstructed labour due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 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
• JB03Long labour
• JB04Obstructed labour due to malposition or malpresentation of fetus
• JB06Obstructed labour due to other causes
• JB07Labour or delivery complicated by fetal distress
• JB08Labour or delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications