The most recent available state pregnancy outcomes are from 2013. I have compared them with my most recent pregnancy outcomes for 2015. Since my population consists of a large proportion of high risk patients I am delighted my figures compare favourably with the state figures.
| South Australian DELIVERIES | Dr Linda McKendrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Primiparous(First Baby) | 47% | 43% |
| Low Risk SA | 60% | 20% |
| High Risk | 40% | 80% |
| AGE AT DELIVERY | ||
| < 35 yo | 70% | 55% |
| 35-39 yo | 16% | 32% |
| 40+ yo | 4% | 13% |
Dr Linda McKendricks practice cares for a larger proportion of older pregnant women than the state average
| BMI of patients | South Australian Average | Dr Linda McKendrick |
|---|---|---|
| < 30 | 76% | 79% |
| 30-39 | 20% | 19% |
| 40+ | 4% | 2% |
| Mode of Delivery | South Australian Average | Dr Linda McKendrick |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) | 54% | 50% |
| Forceps/ventouse | 12% | 11% |
| Elective LSCS | 16% | 18% |
| Emergency LSCS | 18% | 20% |
Dr McKendricks' induction rate is high because of the disproportionate numbers of high risk pregnancies which she cares for.
| Onset of Labour | South Australian Average | Dr Linda McKendrick |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous | 49% | 40% |
| Induced | 32.5% | 37% |
| LSCS no labour | 18.5% | 23% |
| INDUCTIONS | SA | Dr Linda McKendrick |
|---|---|---|
| Postmature | 16% | 17% |
| Hypertension | 15% | 9.4% |
| Gestational diabetes | 9.5% | 17% |
| IUGR | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) | 68% |
| Forceps/ventouse | 21.5% |
| Elective LSCS | 3.5% |
| Emergency LSCS | 7% |
| < 35yo | 35-39yo | 40+yo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) | 59% | 44.4% | 28% |
| Forceps/ventouse | 11% | 9% | 17% |
| Elective LSCS | 10% | 26.6% | 38% |
| Emergency LSCS | 19% | 20% | 17% |
This data confirms the known fact that there is an increasing incidence of caesarean section as the maternal age rises.
| BMI | < 30(n=111) | 30-35(n=14) | 35+(n=15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) | 54% | 28.5% | 40% |
| Forceps/ventouse | 13% | 7% | 7% |
| Elective LSCS | 17% | 36% | 13% |
| Emergency LSCS | 16% | 28.5% | 40% |
It is well documented that there is a proportionate increase in the rate of caesarean section as the maternal BMI increases
19pts opted for VBAC
11 had vaginal deliveries (including one after 2 LSCS)- 65% delivery rate of those who laboured
6 had EMLSCS
2 had semi-elective LSCS due to unfavourable cervix. At the time the baby needed delivery the cervix was tightly closed .
4 sets of twins
2 sets had normal vaginal deliveries
1 set had placenta praevia hence LSCS
1 set had severe PET and was delivered by LSCS
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