Repeat cesarean births. Social and psychological issues.
Up to 30% of the current American cesarean birth rate has been attributed to routine repeat cesareans . Social and psychological issues associated both with repeat cesarean birth and with vaginal birth after a cesarean are reviewed. Current changes in the obstetrical community and among consumers are described; factors that influence the decision-making process in women planning future births are discussed; suggestions are offered to nurses who work with pregnant and laboring women who have had previous cesareans .
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003657:Decision Making; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D009773:Obstetric Nursing; D011247:Pregnancy; D011640:Public Policy; D012086:Reoperation; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology