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Case Reports
. 1992 Sep;80(3 Pt 2):512-4.

Delivery through the maternal bladder during trial of labor

L B Spaulding  1
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  • PMID: 1495725
Case Reports

Delivery through the maternal bladder during trial of labor

L B Spaulding. Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Sep.

Abstract

Background: 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.

Cases: Two infants were delivered through the maternal bladder, one after uterine dehiscence and the other after vaginal rupture at trial of labor.

Conclusion: 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.

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