Should I have a VBAC trial of labour after a previous caesarean?

References

Citations

  1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2004). Vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 54. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 104(1): 203–212.

  2. Paré E, et al. (2005). Vaginal birth after caesarean section versus elective repeat caesarean section: Assessment of maternal downstream health outcomes. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 113(1): 75–85.


Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Carrie Henley		Last Updated: June 18, 2007
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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