Table 3. Indications for Cesarean Delivery
IndicationsFamily Medicine (n = 125)Obstetrics (n = 125)P
Arrest of dilation21 (16)25 (20).51
Arrest of descent18 (14.4)19 (15.2).86
Fetal distress22 (17.6)20 (16.0).74
Scheduled repeat38 (30.4)40 (32.0).79
Malpresentation12 (9.6)18 (14.4).24
Placental abruption4 (3.2)0 (0).12*
Elective primary caesarian section0 (0)2 (1.6)†1.0
Placenta previa1 (0.8)0 (0)1.0*
Other indications (eg, macrosomia with gestational diabetes, twins, active herpes, preeclampsia, failed post-dates induction)11 (8.8)9 (7.2).64

  • Values are n (%). The totals are greater than 100% because of multiple indications per patient.

  • ↵* Fisher's exact test.

  • ↵† One had the relative indication of a prior fourth-degree tear. The other was a true elective primary section.