Vaginal birth after cesarean

Recent studies prompted by the high cesarean birth rates have looked at the issue of vaginal birth after cesarean. The risk of attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean appears to be minimal for selected clients. As more and more obstetricians begin to offer vaginal birth after cesarean to their patients, nurses will need to be fully informed about this option. A review of the pertinent literature relating to vaginal birth after cesarean and nursing implications are presented.