This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
In multiparous women, sho labor is defined as a rate of cervical dilatation of 
Select and explain. 
A. 3cm/hr, B. 5cm/hr, C. 8cm/hr, D. 10cm/hr
D: 10cm/hr
Answer: D: 10cm/hr 
Explanation: Sho labors were defined as a rate of cervical dilatation of 5 cm/hr or faster for nulliparas and 10cm/hr for multiparas. Such sho labors were more common in multiparas who typically had contractions at intervals less than 2 minutes and were associated with placental abruption, meconium, postpaum hemorrhage, cocaine abuse, and low Apgar scores.Precipitous labor terminates in the expulsion of the fetus in < 3 hours.Ref: William&;s obstetrics; 24th edition; Chapter: 23