VBAC Rates in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

(VBAC is vaginal birth after cesarean.)

“Percent of women with any number of previous cesareans attempting VBAC”

Comment: In 2001, nearly half of cesarean mom chose to try a VBAC. But in 2003 that number has dropped to 1 in 3 moms. This means that 2 in 3 cesarean moms scheduled their cesarean surgery. The drop can be related to more doctors refusing to perform VBAC or more restrictions to who qualifies for a VBAC.

“Percent of women with any number of previous cesareans achieving VBAC”

Comment: In 2001, nearly 3 in 4 cesarean moms who tried for a VBAC, managed to avoid a repeat cesarean surgery. But in 2003 that number dropped slightly. The drop can be related to more hospital restrictions on VBAC care including shorter lengths of labour.

Source: Northern and Central Alberta Perinatal Audit Program report, Alberta Perinatal Outreach Program, funded by Alberta Health & Wellness.

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