"Stalled labor" refers to a situation during childbirth where the progress of the mother's contractions and dilation slows down or stops, making it difficult for the baby to move down the birth canal.
Sentences with «stalled labor»
Many different factors can lead to stalled labors in dogs, from excess body weight to especially big puppies. (dogcare.dailypuppy.com)
When it came time to give birth to my first child, these thoughts in the back of my mind actually stalled my labor, but when our son was born, I felt empowered and free. (thebadassbreastfeeder.com)
About 1 in 10 women were transferred to a hospital, mostly for stalled labor or the need for an epidural (kentuckyhomebirthcoalition.com)