Table 1 Mutually exclusive classification system for indication for intrapartum cesarean birth
Indication Group | Description | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Fetal | Fetal growth restriction, fetal Distress, “other fetal indication” |
2 | Failure to Progress/Dystocia | Cephalopelvic disproportion, dystocia, failure to progress, failed vacuum or forceps, failed induction of labor, post-term, and suspected or imminent uterine rupture |
3 | Maternal/Obstetric | Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, third trimester vaginal bleeding, “other maternal indication”, “other obstetric indication” |
4 | Multiples/Malpresentation | Multiple gestation, non-vertex presenting fetus |
5 | Elective | Previous cesarean section, tubal ligation/sterilization, maternal request, previous repaired urogenital fistula |
6 | No Other Indication | Does not have any of the other indications specified |