Dystocia is characterized by abnormal slow progress of ‘labor
progress’.1
Abnormal progress of labor is a common event in each
stage of labor.2
Dystocia is the most common indication for primary
cesarean section.3
The most common cause of dystocia is inefficient
uterine contraction.1
Most of the cesarean deliveries with cephalic
presentation (68%) are due to the lack of labor progress.