Spaulding L B
Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver.
Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Sep;80(3 Pt 2):512-4.
The safety of trial of labor after cesarean has been documented by numerous studies. Large series have demonstrated that in a properly chosen setting, 75% of women can achieve vaginal delivery without undue risk to the mother or fetus. In a small percentage of cases, trial of labor deviates from the expected outcome.
Two infants were delivered through the maternal bladder, one after uterine dehiscence and the other after vaginal rupture at trial of labor.
Standard and unique complications are reported with trial of labor. Because these complications occur infrequently, they should not discourage an attempt at vaginal delivery after cesarean.
