Delayed labor, or "Labor Serotinus" is a phenomenon in which the birth of a child occurs after a specified period of pregnancy. This term is used in medicine and is medical terminology.
Delayed birth is called so because the gestational age established for the birth of a child is exceeded by more than 24 hours. There can be a variety of reasons for this, including complications during pregnancy and childbirth. In the case of a delayed birth, the baby may be born earlier or later than expected, and may also have different sizes and weights compared to statistical indicators. This can lead to various diseases and health problems in newborns.
In addition, delayed birth can have negative consequences for the mother, such as injury, rupture, and infection. Due to the fact that the mother's body does not have time to prepare for childbirth, she may experience additional stress and risk of deterioration in her health during childbirth. Also, a delayed birth can increase the baby's breastfeeding time, which in turn can negatively affect breastfeeding and the mother's health.