New study into VBACs

The risk of complications to mothers and babies is higher in vaginal births following a previous caesarean a recent study has shown. However, the researchers stressed that the level of risk to any one mother or baby in this situation remains low.

The study followed the analysis of 200,000 Canadian births between 2003 and 2014 following previous caesarean sections.

The researchers said “attempting vaginal birth after a prior CS ‘continues to be associated with higher relative rates of severe adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes’ compared to undergoing another CS.”

The research highlighted the importance of patient selection for attempting vaginal birth for women with a history of CS, according to the researchers, plus the monitoring of mothers and babies during labour and birth to minimise the risk of complication.

The overall rates for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes are low said the study author, Dr Young.

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