Inter-delivery Interval and the Success of Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Delivery in Babylon Maternity and Pediatric Hospital

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Birth is largely related to the human aspectand is considered to be of great importance in our societiestoday. The research aimed to determine whether a shortinter-delivery interval is associated with a decreased rate ofsuccessful Vaginal Birth after Cesarean delivery (VBAC).Material and methods: This was a prospective cohort studydealing with pregnant women who attended the Babylonmaternity and pediatric teaching Hospital. The study wasdone at Babylon Maternity and Pediatric teaching hospital,the pregnant women had already experienced the Caesareansection for one time, and the study period was from the 1stJanuary 2008 till the 31st August 2008.Results: Outcome of Index Labour Vs Inter-delivery Intervalshows statistical significance of association between theoutcome of index labour and inter-delivery interval. MaternalCharacteristics Vs Inter-delivery Interval showed statisticalassociation. Also indications of previous CS Vs Inter-deliveryInterval showed statistical association and mechanismof induction of Labour Vs Inter-delivery Interval showsstatistical association.Conclusion: Mother who had not complete the 19 monthsinter-delivery interval has more than 1.5 risk to end withcaesarean section.