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Labor, Obstetric
The repetitive uterine contraction during childbirth which is associated with the progressive dilation of the uterine cervix (CERVIX UTERI). Successful labor results in the expulsion of the FETUS and PLACENTA. Obstetric labor can be spontaneous or induced (LABOR, INDUCED).
Subtype terms (5)
More specific conditions that are subtypes of Labor, Obstetric in the MeSH hierarchy.
- Cervical Ripening
8 drugs (5 approved, 3 experimental)
- Labor Onset
3 drugs approved
- Labor Presentation
- Trial of Labor
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
- Uterine Contraction
2 drugs approved
Drugs by status
Approved for this indication (2)
Phase 4 trials (18)
Phase 3 trials (15)
Phase 2 trials (7)
Phase 1 trials (6)