What is known from the existing literature about the physiological and pathological plateaus of labor?
Current literature does not clearly distinguish between physiological and pathological labor plateaus. Standardized definitions and management protocols are needed to improve clinical outcomes. Recognizing the potential for physiological progression during plateaus may help balance timely interventions with the benefits of supporting natural labor processes.
Authors
- Barbara Christiane Batista Toniolo
- Irene Piccolotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7950-3204)
- Mara Tormen
- Cristina TALIENTO
- Pantaleo GRECO
- Arianna SABATTINI
- Stefano SALVIOLI
Institutions
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
- Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-606x.25.05811-7
- Primary Topic
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00