NPOL stands for Non-progress of Labour. It occurs when labour drags on and the baby’s delivery is postponed. The cervix might not slenderize and open properly. The baby has a difficult time travelling through the delivery canal as a result. A baby that cannot pass through the pelvis of the mother, a baby that isn’t in the proper position, and weak or infrequent contractions may all contribute to FTP. The baby should descend the delivery canal at a specified rate once labour has begun. Either the baby’s development is slower than this rate, or it stops.
The breadth of the cervix, the baby’s size, and the baby’s position will all be examined by the doctor to see whether there is a danger of NPOL. The way the uterus contracts can be observed using a monitor. It can keep track of the number of contractions, their duration, intensity, and the interval between each one. This is sufficient to establish the diagnosis. The purpose of therapy is to initiate or hasten labour. Breaking the water with a specific device is one option, as is giving the mother oxytocin to cause the uterus to contract.