scholarly journals Maternal and neonatal outcome in pregnancy with previous lower segment caesarean section undergoing trial of scar

Author(s):  
Monika Dalal ◽  
Smiti Nanda ◽  
Jagjit S. Dalal ◽  
Samiksha Kaushik ◽  
Meenakshi Chauhan ◽  
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Background: Women with previous LSCS often have to make a decision about mode of delivery of their second baby. As the rate of caesarean section is continuously increasing, vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) is a good strategy to decrease caesarean rate. The present study was planned to assess the fetomaternal outcome in pregnancies with previous lower segment caesarean section undergoing trial of scar and to identify the factors, which can influence the outcome of trial of scar.Methods: This was a prospective observational study on 100 patients at a tertiary care institute. Pregnant women with previous LSCS were selected randomly for the study on the basis of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each labor monitored closely using a partogram. Decision for repeat emergency caesarean was taken by consultant. All women included in the study were followed through delivery and till discharge.Results: Out of 100 pregnant women 49 % cases had successful VBAC, 50% had emergency caesarean and one patient had laparotomy for rupture uterus. In women, who also had a prior vaginal delivery, 72% delivered vaginally, as compared to 40% of the women who did not undergo prior vaginal delivery (p value=0.003). Women who were in spontaneous labor, 59.21% delivered vaginally, whereas women who were induced, 16.6% delivered vaginally. The rate of perinatal complication was more in the patients who required an emergency CS after a failed trial. Conclusions: Our findings may encourage obstetricians to encourage VBAC in the properly screened ANC patients and decrease the rate of recommending caesarean section.

Author(s):  
Vidyadhar B. Bangal ◽  
Satyajit Gavhane ◽  
Vishesha Yadav ◽  
Kunal Aher ◽  
Dhruval Bhavsar

Background: With the significant rise in the incidence of primary caesarean section(CS) for various indications, an increasing proportion of the pregnant women coming for antenatal care, report with a history of a previous CS. This necessitates definite need to bring down the caesarean section rate, either by judicious selection of cases for primary caesarean section or by attempting vaginal delivery, following previous caesarean section (VBAC).Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted to find out the success of VBAC and the common predictive factors leading to successful VBAC. A total of 136 pregnant women with full term pregnancy, having history of previous one lower segment caesarean section and without any other medical and obstetrical complication were enrolled in the study.Results: Majority of the women (95.59%) had spontaneous onset of labor. The success of VBAC was 75 percent. The commonest maternal complications were fever (7.35%), scar dehiscence (3.68%), PPH (1.47%) and wound infection (2.21%).There was significantly higher number of women who had history of previous successful VBAC, had vaginal delivery (91.67%; p=0.038).It was observed that the rate of vaginal delivery was significantly high in women with Bishop’s score between 10 to 13 (94.64%) compared to 6 to 9 (61.25%) (p<0.001).The baby weight determined by ultrasound scan was significantly associated with mode of delivery (p=0.049).Conclusions: Vaginal Birth After Caesarean section is relatively safe, provided it is conducted in carefully selected cases, under constant supervision. Spontaneous onset of labour, good Bishops score and average baby weight were good predictors of successful VBAC.


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-77
Author(s):  
Zebunnessa Parvin ◽  
Sanjoy Das ◽  
Lutfun Naher ◽  
Sumitendra Kumar Sarkar ◽  
Kaneez Fatema

Caesarean section (c-section) is one of the important risk factor to placenta praevia. There is significant association between placenta praevia and previous c-section pregnancy. It is a leading cause of APH and it affects approximately 0.5% of all labour. This cross sectional type of observational descriptive study based on non- probability technique was done in Faridpur Medical College Hospital from July 2015 - June 2016. A total of 150 pregnant women were studied. Pregnant women with H/O previous c-section once or more beyond 28 weeks gestation were included. Those who were primigravidae or pregnant women without previous c-section were excluded. The data were subjected to chi-square test with SPSS software version 20.0. In our study women with previous c-section were selected; out of which 16 patients (10.67%) were found to have placenta praevia and 134 patients (89.33%) were not found. The mean age of the study subject was 27.25 ± 3.43 years with maximum number of patients having age between 25 to 29 years. Among the study population other placental positions were anterofundal 90(60%) and posterofundal 44 (29.33%). The frequency of placenta praevia out of 16 women who had one c-section was 11 (10%), two c-section was 4 (11.4%) and three c-section was 1 (20%).There was significant association (p-value < 0.05) between number of c-section and placenta praevia. There was found significant relation between placenta praevia and lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) in our study.Faridpur Med. Coll. J. Jul 2017;12(2): 75-77


Author(s):  
Poojan Dogra ◽  
Reena Sharma

<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rising rate of caesarean section is the subject of concern worldwide. The aim of our study was to know the knowledge, attitude and preferences of pregnant women towards the mode of delivery in a tertiary care centre and hence to see weather this is a contributing factor towards rinsing trend of caesarean delivery or not.  </p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a prospective questionnaire study conducted on 100 antenatal women in third trimester who attended the antenatal clinic in SLBS GMC Mandi at Nerchowk from 1<sup>st</sup> June, 2017 to 1<sup>st</sup> September 2017.The information regarding socio-demographic profile, obstetric history, knowledge and attitude statements towards vaginal delivery and caesarean section was collected and analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Total of 100 women was interviewed in our study. Out of these, majority (85%) had received education up to High school and above. Majority of the women (90%) had the positive attitude towards vaginal delivery. The most frequently mentioned source of information about the mode of delivery was relatives and friends. Almost half of women agreed to the statement that vaginal delivery creates a more affectionate mother and baby relationship.  Majority of women co-relate that caesarean section was associated with more complications and not good in long term outcome. Economic factors did not play an important role in deciding caesarean birth.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Majority of pregnant women interviewed were interested to deliver vaginally, while some women were indecisive due to lack of knowledge and some due to apprehension of labor pains during vaginal delivery wanted to undergo a caesarean section. Appropriate counselling of pregnant women and their partners will help in changing their outlook and make them a better judge while choosing their preferences.</p>


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Ajay Agrawal ◽  
S Chhetri ◽  
A Thakur ◽  
S Agrawal ◽  
P Basnet

Background: Pregnant women with previous caesarean section are increasing due to the liberal use of caesarean section in first pregnancy due to multifactorial reason. The risks, benefits, and relative safety of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) have been subject of interest for well over 100 years. Thus mutual understanding between the treating obstetrician and patient herself is a core towards achieving good maternal and perinatal outcome considering all the risk and benefit in women with previous caesarean section. Objective: The aim was to analyze the maternal and perinatal outcome in pregnant women with previous caesarean section. Methods: In this prospective observational study, 300 women with singleton pregnancy in cephalic presentation with previous one lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) having inter pregnancy interval ≥ 18 months presenting at ≥ 37-41 week period of gestation admitted for delivery were enrolled and various maternal and perinatal outcome were noted. Results: Caesarean delivery rate during the study period was 26.95%. Eighty percent of eligible women opted for trial of labor. Successful vaginal birth after caesarean section was 29%. Elective repeat caesarean delivery was 19.66%. The rate of failed VBAC was 51%. Failed VBAC increased with increasing weight of baby. There was no difference in mean birth weight among patient who had successful VBAC, who refused VBAC and who had failed VBAC. Mode of delivery had no significant effect on the number of neonatal intensive care unit admission and number of still births.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v12i1.11980Health Renaissance 2014;12(1):18-23


1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Nira S Shrestha ◽  
Sumita Pradhan

Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Nepalese women towards mode of delivery and caesarean on demand. Study design: Hospital based cross sectional descriptive study where 200 pregnant women after 37 completed weeks of gestation were recruited randomly and interviewed, and their answers were analyzed. Results: Of the 200 interviewed pregnant women, all of them knew about normal vaginal delivery and caesarean delivery, but only 30% knew about instrumentally assisted delivery and 9% had heard about painless labour. Vaginal delivery was the preferred mode in 93% and 7% preferred caesarean delivery. Only 35% of the interviewed women believed that women should have the right to demand a caesarean section Conclusion: Knowledge assessment of two hundred women regarding the mode of delivery clearly indicates the need for strengthening counseling aspect of antenatal care and awareness program regarding mode of delivery. In Nepal on demand caesarean section is not provided in the University Teaching Hospital. However one third of women still felt that women should have the right to choose caesarean section on demand. Key words: Attitude, mode of delivery, Caesarean on demand. doi:10.3126/njog.v2i2.1448 N. J. Obstet. Gynaecol 2007 Nov-Dec; 2 (2): 12 - 15


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-214
Author(s):  
Anshumala Joshi ◽  
Meeta Thapa ◽  
Om Biju Panta

Background: Whether a mother should be allowed to choose between the modes of delivery is a matter of concern among practicing obstetricians. This study aims to explore the knowledge of the Nepalese women attending a tertiary care center about the benefits and complications of vaginal and caesarean delivery and their attitude and preference for the method of delivery.Methods: The study was a hospital based cross sectional questionnaire survey conducted in Nepal Medical College teaching Hospital, Jorpati from 1stShrawan 2074 to 31st Ashoj 2074. All pregnant women who were 36 weeks or more in gestation attending the clinic during the study period were included in the study. A questionnaire was made of 10 questions for knowledge assessment regarding mode of delivery consisting of the indications, the possible complications and advantages of vaginal and caesarean delivery. Results: A total of 256 pregnant women participated in the study. The knowledge of the mode of delivery, their benefit and complications was medium to good in approximately 90% of the mothers attending the antenatal OPD. Overall attitude for vaginal delivery was positive in 93% of women and negative or neutral in 6.6%.Overall attitude for caesarean delivery was positive in 24% and negative or neutral in 75.8%.Conclusions: Women in our setup agree that vaginal delivery is a natural and acceptable method of delivery and would prefer to have a vaginal delivery. Keywords: Attitude; knowledge; modes of delivery; women.


2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Mahe Jabeen ◽  
Sabiha Shimul ◽  
Ummay Salma ◽  
Jebunnesa

Introduction: Compared with a fetus with cephalic presentation, a breech fetus faces increased risk during labour and delivery of asphyxia from cord compression and of traumatic injury during delivery of the shoulders and head. Caesarean section avoids most of this risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of vaginal delivery of uncomplicated singleton breech presentation by evaluating early neonatal morbidity and mortality as well as maternal morbidity following vaginal and caesarean delivery for breech presentation. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional comparative study.104 women with singleton breech presentation at term in labour were included consequetively in labour ward of Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH). Informed consent was taken from them. Neonatal and maternal outcome were recorded and statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22. Results: APGAR at 5 min and Neonatal Intensive Care Unite (NICU) admission were not affected by mode of delivery. Long term neonatal outcome is similar in either mode of delivery. Maternal morbidity and duration of hospital stay is increased in caesarean births. Conclusion: Neonatal outcome did not depend on mode of delivery though maternal morbidity and cost of care is increased following Caesarean Section. Proper selection of cases and by improving skill & confidence in new generation obstetrician, vaginal delivery of singleton fetuses in breech presentation at term remains a safe option that can be offered to a woman in a tertiary care centre. Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 23-26


Author(s):  
Manorama Eti ◽  
Sunitha C. ◽  
Sarojamma C. ◽  
Sai Lakshmi M. P. A.

Background: Childbirth has a profound influence in a women’s life. One factor that has been more consistently identified as influencing the women’s physical and psychological symptoms following childbirth is the mode of birth.  This study aims at figuring out on women’s satisfaction with their mode of delivery and what difficulties they faced in the immediate postnatal period accordingly.Methods: All women who delivered between the period 1st July 2019 to 1st August 2019 were interviewed with a pretested semi structured questionnaire on postnatal day two. Patient was asked how much they were satisfied with their mode of delivery, immediate postnatal adjustments like ambulation, holding the baby first time, initiation of breastfeeding and pain score following different modes of delivery. The data was analysed to find out which mode of delivery made women more comfortable in the immediate postnatal period.Results: A total 97.1% women were satisfied with the support they got from health care professionals during labour. But when compared, spontaneous vaginal delivery group were satisfied with their mode of delivery (P-value-0.0005 highly significant) than the rest. Women who had vaginal delivery were ahead of caesarean group in terms of ambulation, holding the baby, initiation of breastfeeding and were well adjusted in their postnatal period.Conclusions: Authors conclude that women in our study were more satisfied with spontaneous vaginal delivery than caesarean section which was reflected in their immediate postnatal adjustments. As obstetricians’ authors need to understand the empowering effects of the psychological experience of vaginal delivery. The benefits of this process can be maximized through good communication skills and emotional support for women, enhancing their confidence to deliver normally so that caesarean section is done only when really indicated.


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