Experience of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: A Phenomenological Study

The international literature concerning cesarean surgeries (CSs) make it clear that many of these procedures are unnecessary. Using a phenomenological methodology, we seek to understand the experiences and decisions of women who have undergone vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Various factors con...

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Published in:The Journal of perinatal education 2019-07, Vol.28 (3), p.131-141
Main Authors: Simeone, Silvio, Stile, Filomena, Assunta, Guillari, Gargiulo, Gianpaolo, Rea, Teresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Practice
Critical Care, Acute Care, and Emergency
Nursing
Nursing Education
Pediatrics and Neonatal
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Summary:The international literature concerning cesarean surgeries (CSs) make it clear that many of these procedures are unnecessary. Using a phenomenological methodology, we seek to understand the experiences and decisions of women who have undergone vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Various factors contribute to the choice of VBAC. Making VBAC a more regular practice would contribute to a decrease in the total number of repeat CSs. The purpose of this study is threefold: (a) to understand the process that women use to select a VBAC rather than a repeat cesarean, (b) to understand the mothers' lived experience of that VBAC, and (c) to use the aforementioned data to inform the development of new educational programs for mothers considering VBAC.
ISSN:1058-1243
1548-8519
DOI:10.1891/1058-1243.28.3.131