Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: evidence-based practice

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jun;50(2):518-25. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e31804bde7b.

Abstract

Given the high national rate of cesarean delivery in current obstetric practice, patients considering vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in subsequent pregnancies are frequently encountered. A recently growing body of literature on VBAC has produced concrete evidence to define the VBAC-associated risks and identify factors influencing success. An evidence-based approach can guide practitioners and patients through the complex counseling, decision-making, and management issues when considering VBAC delivery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vaginal Birth after Cesarean*