List Of Dystocia Definition References. Treatment is with physical maneuvers to reposition the fetus, operative vaginal delivery , or cesarean delivery. Difficult childbirth, difficult labor obstetrics a period of nonprogression of labor ≥ 4 hrs after the cervix has dilated to 3 cm etiology abnormal presentation, too small a birth canal or uterine dysfunction.

Diagnosis is by examination, ultrasonography, or response to augmentation of labor. Clinicians disagree on the characteristics of dystocia, and as such definitions vary. Fetal dystocia may occur when the fetus is