Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vaginal birth after lower segment caesarean section

K Walmsley, L Hobbs

    Modern Midwife
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) is a safe choice for many women with a low-segment scar. Successful VBAC is more likely with spontaneous labour and mobility, while restricted movement or interventions like oxytocin can hinder progress.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Platform for 100 s Mbar equation of state measurements on the National Ignition Facility.

    The Review of scientific instruments·2026
    Same author

    High resolution, sub-picosecond x-ray spectroscopy of K-shell emitters to characterize plasma emissivity measurement.

    The Review of scientific instruments·2025
    Same author

    Preparations for a European R&D roadmap for an inertial fusion demo reactor.

    Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2020
    Same author

    Whole-beam self-focusing in fusion-relevant plasma.

    Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2020
    Same author

    Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada, 2009 to 2012.

    Canada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada·2018
    Same author

    Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada: 2009-2015.

    Canada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada·2018

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • Caesarean section rates are high in the UK, with approximately one in eight deliveries performed this way.
    • Women with prior caesarean sections often seek greater control in subsequent labours.
    • Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) is a key consideration for these women.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the safety and success factors of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC).
    • To identify elements that promote or impede a positive VBAC outcome.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of literature and clinical guidelines on VBAC.
    • Analysis of factors influencing VBAC success rates in women with lower segment scars.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

  • VBAC is a safe option for women with a lower segment scar.
  • Spontaneous labour and maternal mobility during labour are associated with favourable VBAC outcomes.
  • Reduced mobility, use of oxytocin, and imposed time limits on labour progress can hinder successful VBAC.

    • Conclusions:

    • VBAC can be a safe and viable option for women with a history of caesarean section.
    • Optimizing labour conditions, including encouraging spontaneous labour and maintaining maternal mobility, is crucial for successful VBAC.
    • Awareness of factors that may impede VBAC is important for clinical management and informed patient choice.