Cesarean Section in 713 Fetal Distress Patients

Objective To investigate the indication of cesarean section in fetal distress. Methods Cesarean section performed in 713 patients with fetal distress was analyzed. According to fetal heart monitoring, or stained amniotic fluid abnormalities or both of them 713 patients were devided in three groups. Results The low Apgar score (≤7) rate of newborns was 5. 05% ,2. 32% and 9. 80% in Group Ⅰ, Group Ⅱ, Group Ⅲ, respectively. The differences between group Ⅲ and two other groups were significant. Conclusion Under close observation and monitoring, pregnancy and trial labor might continue in patients with abnormal fetal heart rate or stained amniotic fluid except in patients complicated with high risk factors.