INDICAÇÕES DE CESARIANAS EM UM HOSPITAL DE REFERÊNCIA DE ALTO RISCO: CARACTERÍSTICAS MATERNAS E DO RECÉM-NASCIDO

Abstract

The cesarean section is an alternative way of labor through surgical delivery. For its performance there are specific indications and that are some characteristics more frequent in the profile of women undergoing this procedure. This study aims to identify the main causes of cesarean section in the hospital analyzed and to build a social, clinical, and obstetric profile of women undergoing this procedure. In addition, it aims to verify the main outcomes that the cesarean offers to pregnant women and newborns. This is a retrospective cross-sectional study with data from January 2019 to December 2020, collected through analysis of the medical records of patients treated at the Serviço de Obstetrícia do Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley (HULW) - UFPB - EBSRH, in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba (PB). The study demonstrated previous cesarean section, cervical dystocia, and fetal macrosomia as important motivations for performing the procedure. Group 5 was predominant when stratifying women from the referred service according to the Robson Classification. The data obtained can be used to promote discussions and stimulate enhancements in obstetric care for the population.