Summary
The purpose of this Guideline is to provide guidance for the timing of planned or pre-labour caesarean section at term. Where there are no identified maternal, fetal or obstetric risks, it is advised that a planned or pre-labour caesarean section at term should not routinely take place prior to 39 weeks gestation (39+0 weeks).
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.
File size:
220 KB
Document type:
Guideline
Document number:
GL2016_015
Publication date:
24 May 2016
Branch contact:
02 9424 5866
Review date:
29 June 2023
Policy manual:
Not applicable
File number:
16/710
Previous reference:
N/A
Issue Date:
01 January 1970
Status:
Active
Obsolete date:
01 January 1970
Obsolete note:
Rescinded by:
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