This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:
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Data Set / Collection |
Valid From |
Valid To |
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MI ds |
1st April 2016 |
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This is the method by which the process of labour began or delivery by a caesarean section occurred. Only those methods that are used to induce labour, such as surgical induction, medical induction or a combination of the two, should be recorded. Methods that are used to accelerate labour should not be recorded.
Format: 1 digit numeric
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Value |
Meaning |
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1 |
Spontaneous; the onset of regular contractions whether or not preceded by spontaneous rupture of the membranes. |
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2 |
Any caesarean section carried out before the onset of labour; or a planned elective caesarean section carried out immediately following the onset of labour, when the decision was made before labour. |
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3 |
Surgical induction; by amniotomy |
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4 |
Medical induction; including the administration of agents either orally, intravenously or intra vaginally with the intention of initiating labour. |
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5 |
Combination of surgical induction and medical induction. |