A retrospective review of clinical and non‐clinical factors associated with unscheduled cesarean deliveries at one urban medical center

Abstract

Although most births occur by vaginal delivery, certain circumstances may necessitate delivery by cesarean delivery to protect the safety of the mother and the child. 1 Medical indications for cesarean delivery include breech presentation, previous cesarean delivery, active herpes infection, or medically indicative fetal conditions. 2,3 Cesarean deliveries may be elective or unscheduled (either urgent or emergent) and although the procedure itself is considered generally safe, cesarean deliveries-especially unscheduled ones-are

Factors Influencing Mode of Delivery: A Case-Control Study

“…In recent years, numerous studies have explored various factors affecting the mode of delivery including prepregnancy status, lifestyle habits, and medical history [4] [5]. However, regional and population differences may lead to varying results [6] [7] [8].…”