Pregnant or planning to be? Test your knowledge of important childbirth issues that can affect you and your baby's health and well-being.
True or false?
The rule should be: "Once a cesarean, always a caesarean." (The answer is false.)
You are better off planning a repeat cesarean if:
A. You have had two prior cesareans.
B. Your previous cesarean was for delay in labor progress.
C. Your previous cesarean was because the baby was thought to be too big to fit through your pelvis.
D. You are a woman of size.
E. All of the above.
F. None of the above.
(The answer is none of the above)
True or false?
The risk of severe maternal and perinatal complications in subsequent pregnancy or delivery increases with every succeeding cesarean surgery. (The answer is true)
True or false?
Once a woman has a VBAC, she is almost certain to go on having uneventful VBACs in subsequent pregnancies. (The answer is true)
True or false?
Doctors and midwives should have a VBAC rate in the mid 70 percents or above. (The answer is true)
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