Arrest of Labor in Second Stage

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** At least 2 hours of pushing in multiparous women and at least 3 hours of pushing in nulliparous women. Longer durations may be appropriate on an individualized basis (e.g., with the use of epidural analgesia or with fetal malposition) as long as progress is being documented.

**Synonyms:** - Prolonged Second Stage of Labor - Prolonged Second Stage of Labor - Second Stage Arrest - Second Stage Arrest