A super-fast labor and delivery is termed ‘Precipitous Labor’ which is defined as expulsion of the fetus within less than 3 hours of commencement of regular contractions [1]. In contrast, typical labor lasts between 6 and 18 hours on average. Although some providers consider anything less than 5 hours to be precipitous. Precipitous labor, although uncommon, is more likely to occur in subsequent pregnancies. |
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