The Experience of Women Giving Birth after Cesarean Section-A Longitudinal Observational Study.

ABSTRACT: Natural childbirth after a previous cesarean section is a debated issue despite scientific research and international recommendations. This study aimed to examine the experiences of women giving birth after a previous cesarean section, their preferences, and changes in attitudes towards childbirth after labor. This longitudinal study involved 288 pregnant women who had a previous cesarean section and completed a web-based questionnaire before and after labor, including information about their obstetric history, birth beliefs, and preferred mode of delivery. Among women who preferred a vaginal birth, nearly 80% tried it and 49.78% finished delivery by this mode. Among women declaring a preference for an elective cesarean section, 30% attempted a vaginal birth. Choosing a hospital where staf

SUBMITTER: Sys D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10297878 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature