Demographic, Socioeconomic, Health Systems, and Geographic Factors Associated with Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: An Analysis of 2017 U.S. Birth Certificate Data.
Bridget Basile IbrahimHolly Powell KennedyMargaret L HollandPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2020)
Significant variation exists in VBAC rates based on a number of sociodemographic and geographic factors, likely reflecting disparities in access to vaginal birth after cesarean and differences in preference regarding mode of birth after cesarean. Further research is recommended to better understand and address these disparities to improve maternity care.