Table 3.
Indications for primary caesarean section
| Indication | No | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fetal distress | 134 | 32.1 |
| Breech | 78 | 18.7 |
| Failure to progress | 55 | 13.2 |
| Cephalo pelvic disproportion | 31 | 7.4 |
| Antepartum haemorrhage | 31 | 7.4 |
| Multiple pregnancy | 23 | 5.5 |
| Abnormal lie | 13 | 3.1 |
| Cord prolapse | 10 | 2.4 |
| Failed induction | 9 | 2.2 |
| Big baby (> 4 kg) | 9 | 2.2 |
| Bad obstetric history | 6 | 1.4 |
| Patient’s request | 5 | 1.2 |
| Severe pre-eclampsia | 4 | 1.0 |
| Previous myomectomy-opened cavity | 4 | 1.0 |
| Previous pelvic floor repair | 3 | 0.7 |
| Fibroid uterus-obstructing delivery | 1 | 0.2 |
| Previous classical caesarean section | 1 | 0.2 |
| Total | 417 | 100.0 |