Before revision: The absolute and relative contraindications to vaginal birth include, but are not limited to the following: Absolute contraindications: Breech presentations (footling, frank, complete) Cord prolapse Fetus malposition Conjoined twins Mono-amniotic twins Placenta praevia History of uterine rupture Active genital herpes infection Relative contraindications: Fetal weight greater than 5kg in an individual with diabetes Fetal weight greater than 4.5kg in an individual without diabetes Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns Risks / complications Labor induction poses different risks to the pregnant person and the fetus.
After revision: The absolute and relative contraindications to vaginal birth include, but are not limited to the following: Absolute contraindications: Breech presentations (footling, frank, complete) Cord prolapse Fetus malposition Conjoined twins Mono-amniotic twins Placenta praevia History of uterine rupture Active genital herpes infection Relative contraindications: Fetal weight greater than 5kg in an individual with diabetes Fetal weight greater than 4.5kg in an individual without diabetes Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns Risks and complications Labor induction poses different risks to the woman and fetus.