You and your family are anxiously awaiting the birth of your niece.You see one of the nurses and ask how things are going.She tells you that this might be a while because your sister is experiencing "failure to progress." Your grandmother overhears the conversation and becomes very uneasy.What do you tell her?

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"Failure to progress" means that labor is taking longer than expected, but it does not necessarily mean that there is an emergency or that the baby is in distress. It is important to reassure your grandmother that although it may take some time, the medical staff are monitoring the situation and are prepared to take necessary steps if needed.

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