Amnioinfusion among women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery.
Eighteen of 901 women (2%) attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) received amnioinfusion. No untoward effects occurred in the subjects or their fetuses. We conclude that, though amnioinfusion in the setting of a VBAC attempt is needed only infrequently, it appears to be a reasonable intrapartum management option. The usual safeguards for a VBAC attempt should be followed.
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Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
Vega
J S
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O'Shaughnessy
M J
MJ
Feldman
D B
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Koemptgen
J G
JG
D000650:Amnion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014219:Trial of Labor; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean