Obstetricians' perspectives on trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) under the two-child policy in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the birth policy has been adjusted from one-child-one-couple to universal two-child-one-couple in China, there is an increasing number of women undergoing a second pregnancy after a previous cesarean section (CS). Undertaking an elective repeat CS (ERCS) has been taken for granted and has thus become a major contributor to the increasing CS rate in China. Promoting trial of labor after CS (TOLAC) can reduce the CS rate without compromising delivery outcomes. This study aimed to investigate Chinese obstetricians' perspectives regarding TOLAC, and the factors associated with their decision-making regarding recommending TOLAC to pregnant women with a history of CS under the two-child policy.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out between May and July 201

SUBMITTER: Luo ZC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7841882 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature