Birth event—labour induction method, code N[N]

The method used to induce labour in a birth event, as represented by a code.

Perinatal

CODE 6   Mechanical cervical dilatation

An example of this induction method is the use of a cervical ripening balloon catheter.

CODE 7   Antiprogestogen

Also known as antiprogesterone or antiprogestin.

Code 4 (Other) has been omitted as it is no longer in use. For information about its meaning in previous value domains, see superseded versions. In the current value domain, Other should be reported as Code 88.

Code 5 (Combined types) has been omitted as it is no longer in use.

National Perinatal Data Development Committee

All methods of labour induction used should be recorded. Therefore, more than one permissible value may be recorded for this data element. Each method should be recorded once only.

The method of induction determines the progress and duration of labour and may influence the method of birth and the health status of the baby at birth.

National Perinatal Data Development Committee

Supersedes Birth event—labour induction method, code N[N] Health, Superseded 03/12/2020

See also Birth event—labour onset type, code N Health, Standard 03/12/2020

Perinatal NMDS 2021–22 Health, Standard 03/12/2020