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Table 1 Ten-group classification

From: Epidemiology and trends for Caesarean section births in New South Wales, Australia: A population-based study

10-Group Classification:

Short-form description:

Nulliparous, single vertex, ≥37 wk, spontaneous labour -1

Nullip Term Spontaneous

Nulliparous, single vertex, ≥37 wk, Induced or CS wi No Labour-2

Nullip Term Elective

Multiparous (excl prev CS), single vertex, ≥37 wk spontaneous labour -3

Multip Term Spontaneous

Multiparous (excl prev CS), single vertex, ≥37 wk, Induced or CS wi No labour -4

Multip Term Elective

Previous CS, single vertex, ≥37 wk -5

Previous CS

All nulliparous breeches -6

Nullip Breech

All multiparous breeches -7

Multip Breech

All multiple pregnancies -8

All multiples

All 'other' lies -9

Transverse lies

All single vertex, ≤ 36 wk -10

Preterm