Factors associated with a successful VBAC include a history of prior vaginal delivery (P = .0008), history of a prior VBAC (P < .0001), and no history of arrest disorder (P = .0007).

Had a C-section and wondering if you have to do it again? You might be able to have a vaginal birth this time around – and yes, it can be safe.

The need for labor induction, increased maternal age, a recurrent cesarean indication (e.g., cephalopelvic disproportion) and non-Caucasian race all increase the risk of an unsuccessful VBAC; while a ...

Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) has been a research topic of widespread interest in the last decade, with research focus on characterizing risks and benefits and identifying prognostic factors ...

Your uterine rupture risk is higher if you go into labor after a C-section. It occurs in about 4.7 to 10 in 1,000 trials of labor after a cesarean birth.

More hospitals are rethinking attitudes surrounding VBAC deliveries. Topeka's Stormont Vail updated its policy this month.

As a suburban hospital aims to eliminate labor and delivery services, a community is reacting with shock and outrage at the ...

In a statement, the hospital system said "decisions made across the market are always led by what's best for our patients" ...

Abstract and Introduction Abstract Diabetes mellitus during pregnancy is classified as Type 1, Type 2 and gestational. The incidence of diabetes during pregnancy is increasing worldwide. Complications ...

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