ABSTRACT
Objective: This study aimed to determine intrapartum cesarean section rates of our clinic as well as risk factors for intrapartum cesarean section. We also aimed to identify patients with risk factors beforehand and to reduce the intrapartum cesarean section rates and the complications that might occur due to intrapartum cesarean sections. Material and Methods: A total of 150 patients admitted to our clinic for vaginal delivery that ended up having intrapartum cesarean sections (case group) and 200 patients who had a vaginal delivery (control group) were included in our study retrospectively. Demographic, clinical, and neonatal results of the patients were compared. Results: Intrapartum cesarean section rate was determined to be 23% (150/654). The most common indication for intrapartum cesarean section was fetal distress (48%). We found that low gestational week at delivery, nulliparity, and polyhydramnios were independent risk factors for intrapartum cesarean section. We determined that gravidity and parity were not risk factors for intrapartum cesarean section. It was found that 1st minute APGAR scores of babies of patients with intrapartum cesarean section were significantly lower and that intrapartum cesarean section was an independent risk factor for this particular finding. Conclusion: The possibility of the intrapartum cesarean section should be considered in the labor follow-ups of patients with risk factors. We recommend hospital deliveries where the necessary conditions for the mother and fetus are met.