Six is the new Four, with regards to the start of Active Labor

A few weeks ago ACOG updated their guidelines for preventing a primary c-section. One of their points is that active labor is 6 cm, not 4. This is a big deal and can reduce the number of c-sections done for “failure to progress”. Please share this information!

More:

• Science & Sensibility: Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Delivery: ACOG and SMFM Change the Game
• Obstetric Care Consensus No. 1: Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Delivery