University of California, Irvine

Researchers advise against attempting VBACs in birth centers

Published in Lab Business Week, November 21st, 2004

Women and birth centers are strongly advised against attempting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in birth centers because the health risks are too great, according to the results of a new U.S. study.

While researchers found that women attempting VBAC in a birth center who were at least 42 weeks of gestation or who have had more than one previous cesarean delivery had the worst outcomes, they advise all women against attempting a VBAC anywhere but in a hospital.

Their recommendation appeared in the November 2004 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

During the 1980s, the number of birth centers across the US increased. These...

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Source: Lab Business Week (2004-11-21)

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