Which finding, if present in a laboring woman, would be an indication for a cesarean delivery?
a. Cervix is in a posterior position.
b. Pelvis is of the gynecoid type.
c. Fetus is in a occiput posterior presentation.
d. Active herpes lesions are present.
D
The presence of active herpes lesions that can transmit the virus to the fetus during delivery, resulting in potentially life-threatening consequences, is an indication for delivering the fetus by C-section. The cervix is in a posterior position, a gynecoid type pelvis, and a fetus in an occiput posterior presentation are not indications that the fetus cannot or should not be delivered vaginally.
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