Women's experiences of planning a vaginal birth after caesarean in different models of maternity care in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is a safe mode of birth for most women but internationally VBAC rates remain low. In Australia women planning a VBAC may experience different models of care including continuity of care (CoC). There are a limited number of studies exploring the impact and influence of CoC on women's experiences of planning a VBAC. Continuity of care (CoC) with a midwife has been found to increase spontaneous vaginal birth and decrease some interventions. Women planning a VBAC prefer and benefit from CoC with a known care provider. This study aimed to explore the influence, and impact, of continuity of care on women's experiences when planning a VBAC in Australia.

Methods

The Australian VBAC survey was designed and distributed via social media.

SUBMITTER: Keedle H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7325036 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature