Vaginal birth after caesarean birth in Italy: variations among areas of residence and hospitals

• Main Authors: Paola Colais (Author), Katia Bontempi (Author), Luigi Pinnarelli (Author), Carlo Piscicelli (Author), Ilenia Mappa (Author), Danilo Fusco (Author), Marina Davoli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The rates of caesarean section (CS) are increasing globally. CS rates are one of the most frequently used indicators of health care quality. Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) could be considered a reasonable and safe option for most women with a previous CS. Despite this fact,...