DELIV_M field

Containing table:
Explanation of variable:
Mode of delivery
Format of data:

character:

  • 1=Vaginally, spontaneous
  • 2=Vaginally, forceps
  • 3=Vaginally, vacuum
  • 4=Vaginally, assisted (not further specified)
  • 5=Vaginally, unknown
  • 10= Cesarean section, primary/elective (before onset of labour and rupture of membrane)
  • 11=Cesarean section, Secondary
  • 12=Cesarean section (not further specified)