We reviewed the risks and benefits of vaginal and cesarean delivery to help frame the
inherent trade-offs that should be considered as part of the informed consent discussion …

The primary cause of uterine scars is a previous cesarean. In women with a previous
cesarean, the risks of maternal complications are rare and similar after a trial of labor after …

In 2011, 1 in 3 women who gave birth in the United States did so by cesarean delivery.
Cesarean birth can be lifesaving for the fetus, the mother, or both in certain cases. However …

Background Placenta accreta/increta/percreta is associated with major pregnancy
complications and is thought to be becoming more common. The aims of this study were to …

Background Cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide but there is some
concern with this trend because of potential maternal and perinatal risks. The Robson …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the evidence about maternal and neonatal outcomes
relating to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). DATA SOURCES: Relevant studies were …

Introduction Between 2004 and 2010, the number of home births in the United States rose
by 41%, increasing the need for accurate assessment of the safety of planned home birth …

Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure used to deliver babies that is medically
indicated to prevent maternal and neonatal mortality. However, it is associated with short …

Objective To evaluate the accuracy of antenatal sonographic measurement of lower uterine
segment (LUS) thickness in the prediction of risk of uterine rupture during a trial of labor …

Importance Full-term neonates born between 37 and 41 weeks' gestational age have been
considered a homogeneous, low-risk group. However, recent evidence from studies based …