| Comparison of maternal satisfaction following vaginal delivery after caesarean section and caesarean section after previous vaginal delivery. | |
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PMID: 15950369 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To compare (i) satisfaction levels among women who delivered vaginally after one previous caesarean (VBAC) with women delivered by caesarean after previous vaginal delivery (CSAVD) and (ii) to assess reasons why women may request caesarean delivery on subsequent pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a prospective questionnaire-based study of maternal satisfaction following both modes of delivery during an 8-month period. RESULTS: One hundred and forty women completed an early postnatal questionnaire, 70 each in VBAC and CSAVD cohorts. The vast majority in both groups were satisfied with their respective mode of delivery, but would opt for vaginal delivery in their next pregnancy (89% in VBAC versus 94% in CSAVD). The VBAC group experienced minimal pain after delivery and had felt better prepared for delivery (74% versus 41% in the CSAVD group). Reasons for dissatisfaction in the VBAC group included the physical stress of labour and inadequacy of analgesia. CONCLUSION: Maternal satisfaction with vaginal delivery is high. Those who have experienced both modes of delivery would prefer vaginal birth on future pregnancies. These findings are reassuring to women contemplating vaginal delivery. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth A Dunn; Colm O'Herlihy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 121 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 2005 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-01 Completed Date: 2005-11-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 56-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Ireland. |
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Adolescent Adult Cesarean Section / adverse effects, methods* Cesarean Section, Repeat / adverse effects, methods Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Maternal Age Pain Measurement Patient Satisfaction Postpartum Period Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Probability Prospective Studies Questionnaires Risk Assessment Vaginal Birth after Cesarean / adverse effects, methods* Wound Healing / physiology |
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