A graphical representation of the progress of labor in which cervical dilatation and descent of fetal head is plotted against time is called?

Correct option is A

Sol. A Partogram is a clinical tool used during labor to record cervical dilation, fetal head descent, uterine contractions, fetal heart rate, and maternal vitals against time. It helps track labor progression and identify complications like prolonged or obstructed labor. It is especially useful in primary health settings to decide timely referrals and interventions.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Partogram – Correct. It provides a visual chart to monitor whether labor is progressing normally or is deviating from expected norms.
· (b) Parturition – This simply means the process of childbirth, not a chart or monitoring tool. It refers to the act of labor and delivery.
· (c) Road to health chart – Used for growth monitoring of children post-delivery. It tracks parameters like weight-for-age and is unrelated to labor.
· (d) Cardiotocography – Monitors fetal heart rate and uterine contractions, but does not include cervical dilation or fetal descent, hence not suitable for tracking overall labor progress.