What is another word for labor point?

43 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ lˈe͡ɪbə pˈɔ͡ɪnt], [ lˈe‍ɪbə pˈɔ‍ɪnt], [ l_ˈeɪ_b_ə p_ˈɔɪ_n_t]

There are several synonyms for the term "labor point," which refers to a specific moment in time during childbirth when the woman's cervix has dilated to a certain point, indicating that the baby is about to be born. Some alternative terms for labor point include transition, the pushing phase, the second stage of labor, or the "ring of fire" (a term sometimes used to describe the sensation of the baby passing through the narrow opening of the birth canal). Other terms that may be used in the context of childbirth include contractions, dilation, effacement, and engagement, all of which describe different aspects of the labor process.

How to use "Labor point" in context?

The labor point is a unit of measurement in labor economics. It is defined as the point at which the marginal productivity of labor, decided by Adding the value of the marginal product of the next lowest-skilled worker and the average product of the last several workers, meets the minimum wage.

The definition of the Labor Point has been criticized for its lack of precision, and it is not used in practice.

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