Outcomes of Birth Options after a Previous Cesarean Section (IMAGE)

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Outcomes of Birth Options after a Previous Cesarean Section

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A large cohort study of women who have had one or more previous cesarean sections suggests that attempting a vaginal birth in a subsequent pregnancy is associated with higher health risks to both the mother and the infant than electing for another cesarean.

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