Type of caesarean

Frequency (N = 250)

Percentage (%)

1) Absolute emergencies

- AFD¹

35

14

- PPCH²

14

5.6

- Cord prolapse

7

2.8

- Pre-rupture syndrome

6

2.4

2) Mandatory

- Mechanical distocia

53

21.2

- Repeated indication

23

9.2

3) Absolute need

- Severe pre-eclampsia

15

6

- Eclampsia

11

4.4

- Stationnary Labou

12

4.8

- RPH³

4

1.6

4) Caesarean of caution

- Fresh single uterine scar

41

16.4

5) Non-relevant indications

- PRM⁴

18

7.2

- Suspicion of macrosomia

6

2.4

- Post term

3

1.2

- Chorio-amnionitis

2

0.8