Rupture of uterus during labour

**Definition:** An injury characterised by rupture of the myometrial wall of the uterus during labour. This injury is caused by or subsequent to the process of (or any intervention related to) pregnancy, or labour and delivery. This injury presents with abdominal pain, haemorrhage, or hypovolemic shock in the mother, or late decelerations, reduced variability, tachycardia, or bradycardia in the fetus.

**Inclusions:** - Rupture of uterus not stated as occurring before onset of labour