Maternal Morbidity following a Trial of Labor after Cesarean Section vs Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery: a Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
A new meta-analysis showed that while VBAC carries a greater, although still low risk (1.3%) of uterine rupture/dehiscence than repeat elective cesarean section, the risk is counterbalanced by lowered rates of maternal morbidity, uterine rupture/dehiscence and hysterectomy with successful VBACs.
The research also showed that the majority of women who attempted VBAC were successful (73%).
I have to wonder how much higher that number would be if women had true access to an evidence-based approach to childbirth without unnecessary interventions, and truely supportive providers.
Regardless, the evidence continues to overwhelm with support that VBAC should be a viable option in the majority of cases and that repeat elective cesarean section carries risks greater than or equal to VBAC.
It's time to lay the "once a c-section, always a c-section" myth to rest. Period.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Meta-analysis Shows VBAC Improves Outcomes over Repeat Elective Cesarean Section
Posted by Catherine at 6:16 PM
Labels: cesarean section, maternity care, research, VBAC, women's rights
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