Psychological factors impeding the progress of labor: case observations and the need for a multidisciplinary approach
Open Access
- 16 October 2026
- journal article
- letter
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Vol. 47 (1)
Abstract
Labor dystocia remains one of the most prevalent and challenging complications in modern obstetric practice. While clinical management typically focuses on mechanical factors such as uterine contra...Keywords
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