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Jennifer Fenwick1, Jenny Gamble, Yvonne Hauck

  • 1Curtin University Technology & King Edward Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. j.fenwick@curtin.edu.au

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|October 5, 2006
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Women who had a cesarean section (CS) often perceive vaginal birth as unsafe after their first experience. Medical influence shapes their preference for repeat CS, impacting future birth choices.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Obstetrics
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Previous cesarean section (CS) does not necessitate an elective repeat CS.
  • High rates of repeat CS are observed in Western countries.
  • Understanding women's perspectives on CS is crucial for maternity care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore childbirth expectations, influences, and knowledge of women who had a CS.
  • To understand preferences for subsequent pregnancies among women who experienced CS.
  • To identify factors influencing the decision for repeat CS.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study using thematic analysis of telephone interviews.
  • Recruited 49 women in Western Australia who had experienced a CS.
  • Participants initially expected vaginal birth but had a CS, and planned or preferred CS for future pregnancies.

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Main Results:

  • Most women initially desired and expected a vaginal birth.
  • Post-CS, many women viewed vaginal birth as uncertain or unsafe.
  • Medical discourse influenced perceptions, leading to CS being reconstructed as a safer, convenient option.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing fear of childbirth is key to increasing vaginal birth after CS.
  • Improving the quality of care during childbirth is essential.
  • Maternity care should acknowledge and address women's experiences and perceptions following a CS.