Mode of Birth

This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:

 

Data Set / Collection

Valid From

Valid To

MI ds

1st April 2016

 

 

The mode of birth of a baby. Note that this may be different for different foetuses in the same delivery.

 

Format: 1 digit numeric

 

Value

Meaning

1

Spontaneous Vaginal Birth

2

Ventouse

3

Forceps

4

Elective caesarean section - caesarean section before, or at onset of labour.

5

Emergency caesarean section.