Research Article

Comparison of Vaginal Birth Rate between Induction of Labour and Expectant Management at 40 Weeks in Women with a Previous Caesarean Section: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 4

Comparison of indications for emergency caesarean section in present pregnancy between the two groups.

Indication (, %)Group I ()Group II () value

Failed induction9 (45%)4 (40%)0.8
NPOLa2 (10%)0
Foetal distress4 (20%)4 (40%)0.2
CPDb diagnosed in labour01 (10%)
Suspected scar dehiscence3 (15%)0
Meconium-stained liquor with unfavourable cervix1 (5%)1 (10%)0.6
Spontaneous conversion to breech1 (5%)0

aNPOL = nonprogress of labour; bCPD = cephalopelvic disproportion.