ABSTRACT
If any of the following are noted, a paediatrician should be called to attend the delivery:
fetal distress
abnormal presentation
prolapsed cord
APH
meconium-stained amniotic fluid
forceps/vacuum-assisted delivery (except lift-out procedures, where there is no fetal distress)
CS if performed under general anaesthesia or if there is a fetal indication (e.g. IUGR)
severe pre-eclampsia
drug abuse/addiction by mother
diabetes mellitus
multiple pregnancy
breech vaginal delivery
preterm delivery (<36 weeks)
Rh isoimmunization
fetal hydrops
polyhydramnios
congenital abnormalities
anticipated shoulder dystocia
concern of attending midwife/obstetrician
