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. 2014 Aug 11;3:25. doi: 10.1186/2047-2994-3-25

Table 2.

Indications for caesarean section

Indication N (%)
Previous caesarean delivery
106 (30.7)
Fetal distress
54 (15.7)
Prolonged labor
48 (13.9)
Malpresentation
32 (9.3)
Obstructed labor
28 (8.1)
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
30 (8.7)
Antepartum hemorrhage
9 (2.6)
Premature rupture of membranes
7 (2.0)
Others*
31 (9.0)
Total 345 (100.00)

*Included maternal distress, maternal request, big baby, twin with Malpresentation, ruptured uterus, cord accident and failed induction of labor.