Preferred Label : Arrest of Labor in Second Stage;
NCIt synonyms : Prolonged Second Stage of Labor;
NCIt related terms : Second Stage Arrest;
NCIt definition : At least 2 hours of pushing in multiparous women and at least 3 hours of pushing in
nulliparous women. Longer durations may be appropriate on an individualized basis
(e.g., with the use of epidural analgesia or with fetal malposition) as long as progress
is being documented.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: At least 2 hours of pushing in multiparous women and at least 3 hours of pushing
in nulliparous women. Longer durations may be appropriate on an individualized basis
(e.g., with the use of epidural analgesia or with fetal malposition) as long as progress
is being documented).;