scholarly journals Pregnancy Outcome in Women with One Previous Caesarean Delivery - A Prospective Longitudinal Study in a Peripheral Medical College of West Bengal

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (21) ◽  
pp. 1608-1613
Author(s):  
Saheli Chandra ◽  
Anjan Dasgupta ◽  
Pradip Kumar Saha ◽  
Kamal Kumar Dash ◽  
Abirbhab Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Caesarean Delivery ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

BACKGROUND Pregnancy with one prior Caesarean section (CS) constitutes a high-risk group with associated medical and legal implications. The dictum ‘once a Caesarean always a Caesarean’ has now judiciously been replaced with ‘once a Caesarean, trial of labour after selection’ because low transverse uterine incision has much lesser chance of scar rupture. Though vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC) or trial of scar (TOS) brings a significant change in modern obstetric practice in terms of lower maternal and perinatal morbidities, apprehension of accidental scar rupture during trial of labour with its undesirable consequences still prevents a good number of obstetricians adopting this process. The purpose of the study was to determine the outcome of pregnancy in relation to mode of delivery, i.e., either elective repeat Caesarean section (ERCS) or vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC) with maternal and perinatal complications in each mode. METHODS A hospital based prospective, longitudinal, and observational study of 300 pregnant women with previous one Caesarean delivery attended labour emergency or out-patient department (OPD) at Midnapore Medical College of West Bengal, was carried out, approved by the institutional ethical committee. Gestational age < 37 weeks and > 42 weeks and h\o previous uterine surgery like myomectomy, hysterotomy, classical CS were excluded from the study. Data collected was analysed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software version 20. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the continuous and categorical data and expressed in the form of mean and percentage whereas proportions were analysed using chi-square test. A P - value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Out of 300 pregnancies, 140 subjects were given trial of labour (TOL). Of which 89 subjects (63.6 %) had successful VBAC and 51 subjects (36.4 %) had repeat Caesarean sections. Among 211 subjects of repeat Caesarean section, 53 subjects (25.12 %) had indicated for scar tenderness and 73 subjects (34.59 %) had elective repeat Caesarean section (ERCS) due to protracted or arrested cervical dilatation. Those having previous vaginal delivery (VD), had more incidences of VBAC in present pregnancy than those who had no previous VD (P ≤ 0.005); Maternal morbidity (33.65 % ERCS versus 10.11 % VD group, P ≤ 0.05) and neonatal morbidity (12.3 % ERCS versus 2.46% VD group, P ≤ 0.05) was significantly higher in ERCS group. CONCLUSIONS Trial of labour (TOL) should be given in well-equipped hospital. In carefully selected cases, it is a safe procedure and often rewarding, thus incidence of repeat CS can be reduced. Those who had a history of vaginal delivery, VBAC often successful. KEYWORDS VBAC, Trial of Scar, Elective Repeat Caesarean Section, Trial of Labour

Vaginal birth after Caesarean section: what information should women be given?

Clinical Risk ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leroy Edozien
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Informed Choice ◽  
Subsequent Pregnancy ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

With rising Caesarean section (CS) rates, more women are having to consider the choice between an elective CS and a vaginal delivery (VBAC) in their subsequent pregnancy. This paper argues that there is an unmet need for clinicians to provide sufficient information to women in this position, so that the woman's choice can be an informed one. Consent should be evidence-based, but there are currently no published random-allocation studies comparing VBAC with elective repeat CS. However the available evidence could be better used by clinicians to facilitate informed choice.

scholarly journals Vaginal birth after caesarean section: why and how?

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5554
Author(s):  
Vidyadhar B. Bangal ◽  
Satyajit Gavhane ◽  
Vishesha Yadav ◽  
Kunal Aher ◽  
Dhruval Bhavsar
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Caesarean Section Rate ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Maternal Complications ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spontaneous Onset ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

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.

scholarly journals VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION;

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 759-764
Author(s):  
SANA ZAHIRUDDIN ◽  
SUMERA RAUF QURESHI ◽  
UMER FAROOQ
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Breech Presentation ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Previous Cesarean ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

Background: Cesarean section is the commonest obstetrical procedure, associated with increase in maternal morbidity,the cesarean section rate is steadily on the rise in our country which can give rise to a number of complications. Objective: To determinethe factors associated with successful vaginal delivery after previous cesarean section. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Period:May 2009 to October 2009. Setting: Liaquat university hospital, Hyderabad. Material and Methods: a total of 96 women which fulfilledthe selection criteria were included in the study. Results: The women included in the study had a mean age of+SD(range),29.94+4.41successful vaginal birth was observed in 57(59.5%) women and 39(40.6%) had an emergency repeat cesareandelivery. The factors favoring successful vaginal delivery were history of previous vaginal delivery and previous cesarean due to fetaldistress or breech presentation, and patients having cesarean due to non progress of labor and no prior vaginal delivery were less likely tohave a successful vaginal birth after having previous cesarean delivery. Conclusions: vaginal birth after caesarean section can berecommended in patients having prior vaginal delivery and previous caesarean due to fetal distress and breech presentation.

scholarly journals The Outcome of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC): A Descriptive Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
R Rahman ◽  
NN Khanam ◽  
N Islam ◽  
KF Begum ◽  
HH Pervin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Breech Presentation ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Lower Segment Cesarean Section ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

The study, conducted in the tertiary care hospital of Dhaka Bangladesh, describes the outcome of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) in women with a previous caesarean. A prospective study was carried out from 1st January 2007 to 31st December, 2007 on 126 women with one prior lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) for a nonrecurrent cause. All unbooked women and those with estimated fetal weight more than 3.5 kg, breech presentation, history of postoperative wound infection after previous LSCS, anemia (Hb < 10 gm%), pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, cephalopevic disproportion abnormal presentation and placenta praevia were excluded from the study. An informed consent was taken for allowing a trial of vaginal delivery. Spontaneous onset of labor was awaited up to 41 weeks. Induction of labor was considered only in highly selected cases. Labor was constantly supervised by competent staff and meticulously monitored by cardiotocography (CTG). Out of the 126 women enrolled for the study, 26 had to leave the station leaving a total of 100 patients; 72 patients underwent elective repeat C/S, 28 patients (28%) of these underwent trial of labour, among them 15 had successful vaginal delivery (53.57) but 13 patients failed the attempt and had to undergo emergency caesarean section. To assist in the 2nd stage of labour, 6 had ventouse application. In total 85 cases needed repeat caesarean section. Among the cases there was one case of scar dehiscence (6.6%), one case of cervical tear (6.6%), two cases of manual removal of placenta (13.3%), one case of post partum hemorrhage (6.6) and one case of puerperal pyrexia (6.6).Perinatal morbidity was comparable with the elective repeat C/S group. VBAC should be considered in cases of previous one cesarean delivery for nonrecurrent indication. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v25i1.15902 Medicine Today 2013 Vol.25(1): 14-17

scholarly journals Assessing the pros and cons of vaginal birth after caesarean relative to elective repeat caesarean section

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1350
Author(s):  
Sangeeta G. Prasad ◽  
Preeti Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Maternal Complications ◽  
Neonatal Complications ◽  
Trial Of Labor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

Background: Recent years have witnessed a rise in rate of primary caesarean section (CS). No. of women reporting with a previous CS scar is also increasing. Judicious trial of labor in such patients can prevent repeat caesarean section. Aim of this study was to assessing the safety and success rate of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) in selected cases of patients who have undergone previous lower segment CS (LSCS) is the main aim of this study.Methods: In this prospective observational study carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital over a period of 1 year. 375 pregnant women with a history of one previous LSCS for non-recurrent indications were enrolled. The statistical technique of t-test was administered for relative comparison with respect to maternal and neonatal complications across the two groups, i.e. repeat LSCS and vaginal delivery.Results: Out of 375 patients 187 patients (49.9%) underwent elective LSCS for recurrent indication and for non-recurrent indication associated with some complicating factor. Trial of labor in 188 (50.10%) was given out of which 59.3% had spontaneous vaginal delivery,7.20% had instrumental delivery and 33.50% landed into emergency CS. Commonest cause of Em. LSCS being Fetal distress. As regards maternal complications, no statistically significant difference was found between the Repeat LSCS and Vaginal delivery groups (t = 0.779, p > 0.05). On similar lines, there was no statistically significant difference across both groups as regards neonatal complications (t = 0.632, p > 0.05).Conclusions: Taking into account the increased trend of primary CS, trial of VBAC in selected cases is very important. It can be concluded that VBAC has chances of success in cases with previous one LSCS but it must be carefully investigated and monitored.

scholarly journals VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 665-669
Author(s):  
SUNBAL KASHIF ◽  
MALAHAT MANSOOR ◽  
RUBINA TARIQ ◽  
Tayyaba Tahira
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Bishop Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

Introduction: Vaginal birth after caesarean section is currently the preferred method of delivery for pregnant women who had previous one lower segment caesarean section. This common practice warrants some reconsideration in light of recent clinical data on the risks associated with VBAC. Objectives: To evaluate conditions which can achieve successful vaginal birth after one caesarean section. Study Design: Cross-sectional analytic study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Unit-I, Services Hospital, Lahore. Duration of Study with Dates: Study was carried out over a period of six months from 08-06-2006 to 07-12-2006. Subjects and Methods: One hundred pregnant women meeting inclusion criteria were included. During trial of labour patients were closely monitored by vital signs, fetal cardiac activity, lower abdominal pain and tenderness, fetal distress, vaginal bleeding and loss of presenting part. Results: Mean age of the patients was 34.27 + 6.45. According to distribution of cases by parity, maximum number i.e 64 (64.0%) was P 3-6. 79 patients (79.0%) had prior vaginal delivery. Maximum 41.0% patients were due to fetal distress while in 28% indication for previous caesarean were breech presentation. In 71% patient membranes were intact while 29.0% patients presented with per vaginal leaking. 51.0% had dilatation between 3-4cm. VBAC was more successful in patients 58.0% with favourable Bishop score. Conclusions: BMI <20, prior vaginal delivery, non-recurrent indication for previous caesarean, spontaneous onset of labour, cervical dilatation or favourable Bishop score, weight of baby < 3.5kg predict an individual’s likelihood of successful VBAC.

scholarly journals What are Polish women afraid of in vaginal birth? – A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. e489
Author(s):  
Izabela Walasik ◽  
Katarzyna Kosińska-Kaczyńska ◽  
Katarzyna Kwiatkowska ◽  
Natalia Roman ◽  
Julia Wysińska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Caesarean Delivery ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cesarean Birth

Introduction. Fear of childbirth is a specific feeling related to approaching birth that ranges from negligible to very intense. Women’s choices and doubts regarding the way of birth may be related to a lack of knowledge about the benefits and advantages of VB or a fear of this method of childbearing. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess knowledge regarding labour, its possible complications and ways to prepare for vaginal delivery among Polish women Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed among 4721 women who were pregnant or who had had at least one delivery. A self-composed questionnaire was distributed via the internet in 2018. Results. It seems that 13.9% of the respondents were pregnant, 49.2% women gave birth vaginally and 30.8% had a caesarean delivery. Most of the respondents were afraid of the pain associated with the labour (75% pregnant women, 63.4% women after vaginal birth, 59.1% women after caesarean section), and 57.8% of respondents would like to avoid episiotomy, but only 27,5% of them used any methods of perineal protection for vaginal delivery. Also, 43.4 % of respondents believe that vaginal delivery may have a negative impact on satisfaction in their sexual life, 26% of respondents think that a caesarean section scar has no impact on subsequent pregnancies, and 41% claim that women who had a caesarean delivery feel discriminated against as a cesarean section is considered to be a labour failure in society. Conclusions. Women’s knowledge on the advantages and risks related to the methods of labour is insufficient, which may affect their preferences regarding vaginal or cesarean birth.

scholarly journals Trial of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC): Sharing Experience From a Tertiary Care Center of Eastern Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Sita Pokhrel Ghimire ◽  
Ashima Ghimire ◽  
Aruna Pokharel ◽  
Sabina Lamichhane ◽  
Mahanand Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Trial Of Labor ◽  
Previous Cesarean ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

Background: Rising rates of cesarean section is a matter of great concern and trial of labor in previous cesarean section women is an attractive alternative. Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) may be one of the strategy developed to control the rising rate of cesarean deliveries in our country. Analyzing outcome of previous caesarean pregnancies will provide an insight for reducing the caesarean rates and formulating protocols and policies for trial of labor. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pregnancy outcome in previous caesarean section women with VBAC trial with the hope of avoiding unnecessary repeat caesarean section rates. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional observational institute based study carried out in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital from 15th March 2017 to 14th March 2018 after the approval from Institutional Review Committee (IRC). This consists of patient with past history of cesarean section, who delivered in NMCTH during the study period and meeting the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (RCOG) inclusion criteria for VBAC. Feto-maternal outcomes were analysed. Results: There were 1225 previous cesarean cases, among them, we did VBAC trial in 135(11%) patients, 99 (73.33%) had successful vaginal delivery whereas 36(26.66%) could not do the same after labor trial. Feto-maternal outcome was better in VBAC patients than cesarean group.No maternal and neonatal mortality occurred. Conclusion: In the country like ours where rate of caesarean section is increasing alarmingly we have to try VBAC in appropriate group of patients. National policy and guidelines are necessary after large multicenter prospective studies. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 18-25

scholarly journals Outcome of Women with Previous Cesaerian Section At A Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Ajay Agrawal ◽  
S Chhetri ◽  
A Thakur ◽  
S Agrawal ◽  
P Basnet
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Caesarean Delivery ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Previous Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

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

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