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cephalopelvic disproportion |
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cephalopelvic disproportion [¦sef·ə·lō¦pel·vik ‚dis·prə′pȯr·shən] (medicine) A condition in which the fetus is unable to pass safely through the pelvis during labor because of pelvic contraction, an unfavorable fetal position, or a large fetal head in relation to pelvic size. Abbreviated CPD. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Women at high risk are typically primigravidas who experience a prolonged and difficult labor and deliver larger than usual babies and women whose deliveries are characterized by cephalopelvic disproportion. There is less need for a forceps delivery or a cesarean due to cephalopelvic disproportion baby's head too big for mother's pelvis) or "failure to progress" in labor. failure of labor, malpresentation, cephalopelvic disproportion), premature onset of labor (e. |
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