Risk of Uterine Rupture during Labor among Women with a Prior Cesarean Delivery

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Authors

Mona T. Lydon‐Rochelle · University of Washington

Victoria L. Holt · Faculty of Public Health

Diane P. Martin · University of Washington

Abstract

For women with one prior cesarean delivery, the risk of uterine rupture is higher among those whose labor is induced than among those with repeated cesarean delivery without labor. Labor induced with a prostaglandin confers the highest risk.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal and fetal healthcare Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equalityDecent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 345, Issue 1, pp. 3-8

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200107053450101

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