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Algorithm for choosing a mode of delivery. If there is no obstetric contraindication to a vaginal delivery, either a vaginal delivery or a caesarean section may be planned. The dashed pathway indicates that, during labor, a decision may be made to perform a caesarean section in order to avoid a difficult vaginal delivery or an operative vaginal delivery.
