Title |
Does continuity of care impact decision making in the next birth after a caesarean section (VBAC)? a randomised controlled trial
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Published in |
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, July 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2393-13-140 |
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Authors |
Caroline SE Homer, Karyn Besley, Jennifer Bell, Deborah Davis, Jon Adams, Alison Porteous, Maralyn Foureur |
Abstract |
Caesarean section (CS) has short and long-term health effects for both the woman and her baby. One of the greatest contributors to the CS rate is elective repeat CS. Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is an option for many women; despite this the proportion of women attempting VBAC remains low. Potentially the relationship that women have with their healthcare professional may have a major influence on the uptake of VBAC. Models of service delivery, which enable an individual approach to care, may make a difference to the uptake of VBAC. Midwifery continuity of care could be an effective model to encourage and support women to choose VBAC. |
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