Childbirth Preferences after Cesarean Birth: A Review of the Evidence

Eden, Karen; Hashima, Jason; Osterweil, Patricia; Nygren, Peggy; Guise, Jeanne Marie

doi:10.1111/j.0730-7659.2004.0274.x

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“…In a review by Eden et al on the evidence related to women's preference for delivery after a previous caesarean was based on family obligations, such as the need for a shorter recovery so that she could care for her infant and her children at home, rather than the safety of herself or her infant. Future studies should evaluate the impact of education on VBAC and timing of education on patient preference [119]. Maternal satisfaction with vaginal delivery is high, and those who experienced both modes of delivery would prefer vaginal birth on future pregnancies.…”

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Current evidence in the management of previous caesarean section: clinical review

Muppala

Najia

2007

Eur Clinics Obstet Gynaecol

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The safety of women undergoing childbirth with prior caesarean delivery is a major public health concern. Most of the earlier studies focused on the success rate of vaginal birth after caesarean section; later focus shifted to maternal and neonatal safety, and presently, each factor that would influence the outcome of trial of labour is being considered on both the success and the safety of vaginal birth following caesarean delivery. The contribution of induction of labour to uterine rupture is not entirely clear. Although large multi-center randomised trials comparing planned elective repeat caesarean delivery vs vaginal delivery following prior caesarean delivery are required for conclusive evidence; current evidence suggests that, in properly selected women, vaginal birth can be safely achieved if adequate facilities to monitor the foetus and immediate caesarean can be performed. Unbiased evidence-based information should be given to patients in making decisions about mode of delivery based on individual characteristics. The purpose of this review is to understand each factor that would influence the success and safety of vaginal birth after caesarean delivery.

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Current evidence in the management of previous caesarean section: clinical review

Muppala

Najia

2007

Eur Clinics Obstet Gynaecol

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“…13,14 For several decades, childbirth educators have focused on the alleviation or reduction of pain and suffering during the childbearing experience. 15 The components included in most childbirth preparation classes are education to help a woman to understand some techniques mostly about breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and visualization to prepare her body for pregnancy and labor. 16,17,21 The three main goals of this are prevention of discomforts, preparation for childbirth technique and restoration of health.…”

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The Effect of Selected Antenatal Exercises in Reduction of Labor Pain among Primigravid Women: Implication for Practice

Prince

Seshan

2015

Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Purpose: Labor is a physiological event, but it is a painful event.The agony and stress a woman suffers are beyond description. Primigravid women must be prepared during the antenatal period itself for safe and natural childbirth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of antenatal exercise in pain management during labor. Materials and methods:A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 600 primigravid women. Education on antenatal exercises provided with the help of three-dimensional (3D) animation and the practice was monitored. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the perception of the pain of these primigravid women during labor. Results:The primigravid women performed exercise for a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 34 days. In the experimental group, 74% of the primigravid women had moderate pain, and only 26% of them had severe pain. Whereas in the control group, 95.7% of the primigravid women had severe pain and only 4.4% of women had mild to moderate pain. Experimental group women had better pain bearing capacity due to exercise as compared to control group. Conclusion:Nurses and childbirth educators must be willing to provide sensitive, continuous care that is a collaborative effort with the woman to assist her in coping with pain and mastering the experience of childbirth. Greater attention needs to be paid to promote and implement the antenatal exercise program from the onset of pregnancy in the absence of any medical and obstetrical complications. Healthcare providers should appreciate and strongly recommend the exercise program as nonpharmacological pain relief measure during labor.

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“…31,32 The belief that the chosen mode of birth is the safest is seen in both women who choose ERDC and women who choose TOLAC. 14 Other personal factors that affect this decision include level of perceived personal efficacy, VBAC counseling programs, and patient involvement in decision making. Women who are not counseled prenatally are more likely to choose ERCD.…”

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“…14,18,44,[49][50][51] Shorten and colleagues 51 conducted a randomized controlled trial (n 5 227) that evaluated the effect of a decision-aid booklet, which described the risks and benefits of TOLAC and ERCD and included some value clarification exercises. The group that read the decision-aid booklet had improved knowledge scores (2.17 vs 42, respectively, difference in mean increase was 1.75, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.15-2.35, P<.001) and decreased decisional conflict (À0,40 vs À0.08, respectively, 95% CI for intervention group change in score À0.51 to À0.29, P<.001).…”

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Can a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery be a Normal Labor and Birth? Lessons from Midwifery Applied to Trial of Labor After a Previous Cesarean Delivery

King

2011

Clinics in Perinatology

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Childbirth Preferences after Cesarean Birth: A Review of the Evidence

Cited by 95 publications

References 23 publications

Current evidence in the management of previous caesarean section: clinical review

Current evidence in the management of previous caesarean section: clinical review

The Effect of Selected Antenatal Exercises in Reduction of Labor Pain among Primigravid Women: Implication for Practice

Can a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery be a Normal Labor and Birth? Lessons from Midwifery Applied to Trial of Labor After a Previous Cesarean Delivery

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