Commonly accepted medical reasons for<unk>  include: * Postterm pregnancy, i.e. if the pregnancy has gone past the end of the 42nd week. * Intrauterine fetal growth restriction (IUGR). * There are health risks to the woman in continuing the pregnancy (e.g. she has pre-eclampsia). * Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM); this is when the membranes have ruptured, but<unk>  does not start within a specific amount of time. * Premature termination of the pregnancy<unk> tion). * Fetal death in utero and previous history of stillbirth. * Twin pregnancy continuing beyond 38 weeks. * Previous health conditions that puts risk on the woman and/or her child such as diabetes, high blood pressure * High BMI<unk>  of<unk>  in those who are either at or after term improves outcomes for newborns and decreases the number of C-sections performed.
Labor induction
Natural childbirth
Caesarean section
Trial of labour
Cordectomy
Precipitate delivery
Vaginal delivery
Emergency childbirth