To
define
____________________
labor
,
a
definition
of
normal
labor
must
be
understood
and
accepted
.
Normal
labor
is
defined
____________________
uterine
contractions
that
result
____________________
progressive
dilation
and
effacement
of
the
____________________
.
By
following
thousands
of
labors
resulting
in
uncomplicated
vaginal
deliveries
,
time
limits
and
progress
milestones
have
____________________
identified
that
define
normal
labor
.
Failure
to
meet
these
milestones
defines
abnormal
labor
,
which
suggests
an
increased
risk
of
an
____________________
outcome
.
Thus
,
abnormal
labor
alerts
____________________
obstetrician
to
consider
alternative
methods
____________________
a
successful
delivery
that
minimize
risks
to
both
the
mother
and
the
infant
.
