Rates and Determinants of Successful Vaginal Birth after a Previous Caesarean Section: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Caesarean delivery has remained an important surgical intervention in contemporary obstetric practice [1-3]. Worldwide, primary and repeat caesarean delivery rates have reached their highest levels [4-6]. Even though, variation exists in the rates across countries; currently the rate ranges from 10% to 40% [6-8]. Due to increased risk of maternal complications on repeat caesarean section (CS) and safety of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), trial of labour for selected group of patients with a previous lower segment transverse scar has become a favorite strategy [7]. Abstract