Results 151 to 160 of about 2,992 (206)

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Views of Women From Countries With High VBAC Rates

open access: yesQualitative Health Research, 2017
Despite the consequences for women’s health, a repeat cesarean section (CS) birth after a previous CS is common in Western countries. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is recommended for most women, yet VBAC rates are decreasing and vary across ...
Christina Nilsson
exaly   +3 more sources

VBAC in the Trenches

Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Is vaginal birth after cesarean in the community a disappearing practice? Since 1996 the rate of trial of labor after cesarean for low-risk women has dropped precipitously. This paper reviews the current literature and summarizes opinions of community obstetricians and midwives.
Annette E, Fineberg, Zoe A, Tilton
openaire   +2 more sources

‘I wanted desperately to have a natural birth’: Mothers’ insights on Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

open access: yesContemporary Nurse, 2010
There is scant research available on the psycho-social aspects of births subsequent to Caesarean Section (CS). In particular, there is little psycho-social research available in regard to women who seek to have a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC).
Pam McGrath
exaly   +2 more sources

The UTAH VBAC Study

Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2005
In July 1999, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued Practice Guideline number 5 on vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) and trial of labor (TOL). This updated guideline recommends that a physician be immediately available during a TOL in the rare case of complications.
Greg, Gochnour   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Contemporary Management of VBAC

Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Elective repeat cesarean contributes substantially to the overall rising rate of cesarean delivery in the United States. Many women opting for an elective repeat cesarean are good candidates for a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC). Physicians should be able to identify women who are good candidates for TOLAC and provide accurate patient counseling ...
Torri D, Metz, James R, Scott
openaire   +2 more sources

Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)

Best Practice and Research in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001
This review of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) focuses on practical issues that will be useful for the physician in training and the obstetrician in clinical practice. Although VBAC has long been a common practice in many European nations, the same has not been true in North America.
B L Flamm
exaly   +3 more sources

VBAC-Is it worth the risk?

Seminars in Perinatology, 2003
Enthusiasm for vaginal birth after cesarean section has waned. As a result, the cesarean birth rate is again on the rise. As a medical community and society we must decide whether the most appropriate question is "What is safest for my baby?" or "Is the risk associated with vaginal birth after cesarean acceptable?" There are risks associated with ...
openaire   +2 more sources

VBAC

Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Declining rates of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) are contributing to rising total cesarean delivery rates. The reasons behind the decreased utilization of VBAC are complex, but concerns about the safety of a trial of labor after cesarean are often cited.
openaire   +2 more sources

VBAC: Safety for the Patient and the Nurse

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 2004
During the 1970s and 1980s, some women fought for the opportunity to deliver vaginally after a cesarean birth (VBAC). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists initially supported VBAC for many low-risk women. Interventions increased and complications of VBAC were reported, however, and recommendations changed. VBAC should be performed in
exaly   +3 more sources

Predicting success at vbac – a review of vbacs at the royal surrey county hospital

Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 2012
Objectives To review the notes of women with one previous CS who opted for VBAC in order to investigate whether successful VBAC outcome can be predicted from the labour history at CS and antenatal factors leading up to VBAC.
A Osborn, K Morton
openaire   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy