#### HL7 V2 ADT
Message Specifications

### ZU018-Labour/DeliveryOnsetMethod (XML)

OID | 2.16.840.1.113883.2.1.9.18
Version | 1.0
Status | created

#### Description

Labour/Delivery Onset Method: (This table is used by NHS ITK specification in UK only) Table type: User

#### Values

Code | Description | Notes
--- | --- | ---
1 | Spontaneous; the onset of regular contractions whether or not preceded by spontaneous rupture of the membranes |
2 | Any caesarean section carried out before the onset of labour or a planned elective caesarean section carried out immediately following the onset of labour, when the decision was made before labour |
3 | Surgical induction; by amniotomy |
4 | Medical induction; including administration of agents either orally, intravenously or intravaginally with the intention of initiating labour |
5 | Combination of surgical induction and medical induction |
9 | Not known | To be used when data enterer has tried to get information but it is not known for any reason.