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Cephalopelvic Disproportion


Risk

  • Occurs in 1–3% of the pregnant population

Perioperative Risks

  • Increased maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality

  • Protracted labor

  • Arrested labor

  • Uterine rupture

  • Increased rate of cesarean section

  • Increased rate of forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery

Worry About

  • Increased need for surgical delivery

  • Increased incidence of fetal distress and need for emergency intervention

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