Misdiagnosis of CPD and Failure to progress

[TxMominCT]

Hi everyone! I'm a nursing student in an accelerated program, my curiosity has tripped my on this subject, but I don't have time for the research! If anyone already knows a quick link or two on this subject I'd appreciate it thanks!

[SublimeBirthGirl]

IMO "failure to progress" IS a misdiagnosis. A fake diagnosis is more likely. AKA "We're tired of waiting."

[Veritaserum]

Henci Goer, I'm sure, would have touched on this in her research:

http://www.hencigoer.com/

This article talks about inducing for big babies (out of concern for CPD, shoulder dystocia, etc.): http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregna...,,8nbq,00.html

I highly recommend both of Henci Goer's books for all the studies and what we can learn from them.

I've read so many books that it all just runs together, but I remember reading that CPD cannot be properly diagnosed until after a spontaneous (ie. not induced) labor and mom has adopted upright positions to help maneuver the baby into the pelvis.

I agree with Sublime that "failure to progress" is most often "failure to wait" on the part of the caregivers. If mom wants to call it quits, that's her choice, but it stinks to have other people (often arbitrarily) decide that her staying at __ cm for __ time means that her body is broken and she needs to have surgery.

[jengacnm]

There are a FEW instances of true CPD. Maternal dwarfism, for example. Or a history of a fractured pelvis that didn't set correctly.

ALso, it is possible for a woman to have a c section for CPD with a malpositioned 7 pound baby, then the same woman can have a VBAC for a well positioned 8 pound baby with no problem.