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There is no evidence that prolonged second stage of labor is a serious disadvantage to the fetus, if adequate monitoring is provided. Because the increase of maternal morbidity in patients with prolonged labor may be partially attributed to a higher rate of operative procedures in these patients, interventions should not be solely based on the elapsed time after full cervical dilatation.
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