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Clarissa Bonanno¹, Marilee Clausing, Richard Berkowitz

¹Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA. cab90@columbia.edu

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics
Maternal Health
Surgical Outcomes

Background:

Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) has seen significant shifts in practice.
Historically, VBAC rates increased but have recently declined sharply.
Cesarean delivery rates continue to rise concurrently with decreasing VBAC rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the medical risks associated with trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).
To examine the legal risks and medicolegal concerns influencing TOLAC.
To understand the factors contributing to the decline in VBAC offerings.

Main Methods:

Review of historical trends in VBAC and cesarean delivery rates.
Analysis of medicolegal literature and case law.
Discussion of clinical considerations for TOLAC.

Main Results:

A significant decrease in VBAC rates over recent years.
Increased cesarean delivery rates.
Widespread reluctance among physicians and hospitals to offer TOLAC due to liability fears.

Conclusions:

Medicolegal concerns are a primary driver for the reduction in VBAC services.
Further exploration of the balance between patient choice, medical safety, and legal risks in TOLAC is warranted.
Understanding these risks is crucial for informed clinical decision-making and policy development.