Factors Affecting the Tendency to Natural Delivery after Cesarean Section and its Suitable Candidate: A Review study
Subject Areas : women healthطیبه جهانگیر 1 , fateme mohammadi shir mahale 2
1 - دانشجوی دکترای تخصصی، گروه روانشناسی، واحد کرج، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، کرج، ایران
2 - Faculty of psychology and Educational Science
Dept. of General Psychology
Keywords: Childbirth, Cesarean Delivery, Normal Delivery, TOLAC, VBAC,
Abstract :
Abstract Introduction: Choosing natural childbirth after cesarean section (VBAC) is a logical and wise action for many women, and if these women are chosen correctly, the risk of morbidities such as childbirth bleeding, infection, injuries caused by surgery, thromboembolism, hysterectomy and even death decreases. Research Method: This issue is for those who decide to have larger families and are therefore at risk of possible consequences from repeated cesarean sections such as hysterectomy, damage to the bladder and intestines, blood transfusion, infection and abnormal implantation of the placenta (placenta previa and placenta Akreta) are located, it should be taken into consideration. Also, people who have a successful trial of labor leading to a vaginal delivery (TOLAC) have a faster recovery period and lower costs of delivery than people who choose a second cesarean section. Findings: The risk of uterine rupture, which was the most important reason for repeated cesarean sections in the past, is usually very small and less than 1%, contrary to popular belief. Today, the acceptance of VBAC has increased due to the many benefits of natural childbirth and the risks of elective cesarean for the mother and the fetus. Conclusion: According to the stated content, it can be concluded that natural childbirth after cesarean section has improved the health of the child after birth in suitable candidates for TOLAC.
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