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A 36-year-old woman (G4L3P3) presents in full-term labor. Labor arrested at 8cm cervical dilation. Emergency C-section was done after counseling, the baby was alive but intractable postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) occurred. Emergency hysterectomy was done to save the life of the mother. Which is the appropriate classification?

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The "C" classification in obstetrics refers to a cesarean section, often due to complications like arrest of labor or hemorrhage.
Updated On: Mar 24, 2025
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The classification system being referred to is the obstetric classification for the outcome of the pregnancy. In this case, the patient has delivered a live baby but experienced complications such as intractable PPH, requiring emergency hysterectomy. The "C" refers to a cesarean section.
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