Table 6.
Adjusted duration of labor (hours) in term multiparas by presence of fetal anomaly with median traverse times reported as hour (95th percentile)
| No anomaly (N = 47,608) | Anomaly (N = 2,618) | p-Value for trend | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical dilation, cm | |||
| 3–4 | 3.4 (9.4) | 3.4 (10.4) | <0.0001 |
| 4–5 | 2.5 (6.7) | 3.1 (7.2) | 0.010 |
| 5–6 | 2.5 (6.4) | 2.5 (6.2) | <0.0001 |
| 6–7 | 2.1 (5.6) | 1.8 (5.0) | <0.0001 |
| 7–8 | 1.7 (4.5) | 1.8 (3.8) | <0.0001 |
| 8–9 | 1.5 (4.1) | 1.6 (4.8) | 0.92 |
| 9–10 | 1.1 (3.4) | 1.1 (3.5) | 0.007 |
| 4–10 | 3.7 (9.6) | 3.7 (10.1) | 0.009 |
| Second stage without epidural | 0.2 (1.0) | 0.2 (1.0) | 0.65 |
| Second stage with epidural | 0.4 (1.6) | 0.3(1.5) | 0.42 |
Note: Adjusted model controlled for age, BMI, race, induction, augmentation, epidural (first stage only), and birth weight.