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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gabriel Levin, Abraham Tsur, Yechiel Z. Burke, Raanan Meyer
Summary: This study examined the association between the method of induction of labor and perinatal outcomes in women undergoing labor after cesarean with no prior vaginal delivery. The results showed that all examined induction methods had similar outcomes in an unfavorable cervix, suggesting the need for individualized clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Michalik, Agnieszka Czerwinska-Osipiak, Anna Szablewska, Michalina Pracowity, Jolanta Olszewska
Summary: Polish perinatal care is experiencing a high cesarean section rate, and clinician attitudes and experiences play a significant role in this. A study involving 748 Polish medical students found that midwifery students and final year students were more supportive of vaginal birth.
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Nursing
Gabriel Levin, Abraham Tsur, Lee Tenenbaum, Nizan Mor, Michal Zamir, Raanan Meyer
Summary: This study found that women who successfully underwent LAC often had lower BMI, lower gestational age, shorter duration of ruptured membranes, and spontaneous labor.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jiaming Rao, Dazhi Fan, Pengsheng Li, Yiying Li, Pengzhen Hu, Zhaoxia Wu, Jieyun He, Xinjuan Liu, BingJie Peng, Xiaoling Guo, Zhengping Liu
Summary: By comparing ultrasonographic and non-ultrasonographic factors from five hospitals in China, we developed and validated a prediction model for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC). The model includes 8 validated factors and can accurately predict the success rate of trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alexandru Carauleanu, Ingrid Andrada Tanasa, Dragos Nemescu, Raluca Haba, Demetra Socolov
Summary: The VBAC rate in Romania is low, with main complications including postpartum hemorrhage and uterine atony; common injuries post-VBAC in the country are cervical tear, labial fissure, and vaginal tear; lack of confidence in the healthcare system leads many women to opt for attempting TOLAC at home.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2021)
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Nursing
Caroline S. E. Homer, Deborah L. Davis, Lyndall Mollart, Sabera Turkmani, Rachel M. Smith, Marian Bullard, Bernadette Leiser, Maralyn Foureur
Summary: The use of midwifery continuity of care does not significantly increase the proportion of women with a previous caesarean section who plan to attempt a vaginal birth in their current pregnancy. The models of care had more similarities than differences, suggesting that continuity of care could be described as informational continuity.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hasan Rawashdeh, Haneen Aljalodi, Rafeef Abu Shamleh, Sumyah Alshorman, Heba AboShindi, Shatha Awawdeh
Summary: This study aimed to validate the two models of Grobman nomogram (the antenatal model and the intrapartum model) for predicting successful intended VBAC in a Jordanian population. A retrospective study was conducted using data from women who opted for TOLAC between January 2014 and December 2020. The results showed that both models are valid in the Jordanian population, and adopting the antenatal model can lead to a higher rate of successful TOLAC.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
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Biology
Shatha Awawdeh, Hasan Rawashdeh, Haneen Aljalodi, Rafeef Abu Shamleh, Sumyah Alshorman
Summary: The rate of cesarean section has increased worldwide, leading to concerns regarding mode of delivery in future pregnancies for women with a history of lower segment cesarean section. This paper aims to develop a clinical decision support system to evaluate the individualized likelihood mode of delivery for these women based on their unique characteristics. The study involved data pre-processing, feature selection, and the use of machine learning classifiers to build a prediction model. The results showed that imputing missing values and feature selection improved the efficiency of the model.
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dhan Bahadur Shrestha, Pravash Budhathoki, Pearlbiga Karki, Pinky Jha, Gaurab Mainali, Ganesh Dangal, Gehanath Baral, Marisha Shrestha, Pratik Gyawali
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the occurrence, etiology, and outcomes of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), showing that VVF is mainly caused by gynecological surgery, obstructed labor, and cesarean section. Repair of fistula with vaginal or abdominal approach resulted in favorable outcomes in the majority of patients.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Bo Deng, Yan Li, Jia-Yin Chen, Jun Guo, Jing Tan, Yang Yang, Ning Liu
Summary: The cesarean section rate is increasing globally, making it important to predict the success rate of vaginal delivery after cesarean section. Although several prediction models exist, many of them have methodological limitations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gabriel Levin, Abraham Tsur, Lee Tenenbaum, Nizan Mor, Michal Zamir, Raanan Meyer
Summary: Among women with prior labor dystocia and no previous vaginal delivery, sEFW characteristics did not predict the success or failure of TOLAC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kaidong Ma, Ming Yang, Xiaoling Feng, Liyuan Liu, Liangliang Li, Yunxiu Li
Summary: This study aimed to identify predictors for vaginal birth following balloon catheter induction of labor in women with one previous cesarean section and an unfavorable cervix. It found that fetal weight, BMI, and Bishop score after cervical ripening were associated with the chances of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen, Aragaw Awoke Asfaw
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to determine the predictors of successful vaginal birth after previous cesarean section in Ethiopia. The study found that living in rural residence, history of previous spontaneous vaginal delivery, previous successful vaginal birth after previous cesarean section, history of stillbirth, cervical dilation of >=4 cm at admission, and spontaneous ruptured membranes at admission were independent determinants of successful vaginal birth after previous cesarean section.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexis C. Gimovsky, Lauren E. Schlichting, Jordan White, Kirtley Fisher, Patrick M. Vivier, Erika F. Werner
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between delivery mode and long-term educational outcomes of the children of pregnant individuals with a previous cesarean delivery. The study found that both vaginal birth after cesarean delivery and repeated vaginal birth were not associated with differences in educational outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Anna Michalik, Lucyna Wojcicka, Agnieszka Czerwinska-Osipiak, Agata Zdun-Ryzewska, Karolina Jakitowicz, Jolanta Olszewska, Magdalena Krauze, Mateusz Jakitowicz
Summary: In Poland, factors such as age, previous childbirth experiences, and anxiety were found to be correlated with high cesarean birth preference among low-risk pregnant women. The underlying reasons that drive birth preferences remain poorly understood, but women who have previously undergone difficult childbirth experiences and are afraid of pain require specialized care.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2021)
