Types of Caesarean sections

Question 1

When should the delivery of the baby occur after deciding a type 1 C section should be performed?

Answer 1

Within 30 mins

Question 1

Type 1 C-section indications

Answer 1

Immediate threat to life fo the baby and the mother
e.g
Uterine rupture
Cord prolapse
Fetal hypoxia
Persistent fetal bradycardia

Question 2

Indications for a Category 2 C section

Answer 2

maternal or fetal compromise that is not life threatening e.g. placenta praevia grades 3/4
pre-eclampsia
post-maturity
IUGR
fetal distress in labour/prolapsed cord
failure of labour to progress

Question 3

What time frame between the decision and the delivery is expected of a category 2 C section?

Answer 3

75 mins

Question 4

What is a category 3 c section?

Answer 4

Delivery is required but mother and baby are stable

Question 5

What is a VBAC?

Answer 5

Vaginal birth after caesarean

Question 6

When can a VBAC occur?

Answer 6

At 37 weeks or after

Question 7

What is the success rate of a VBAC?

Answer 7

75%

Question 8

What are contraindications to VBAC?

Answer 8

Previous uterine rupture or Classical caesarean scar

Question 9

What are the risks of VBAC?

Answer 9

Uterine rupture