title: Unplanned vaginal birth after two previous caesarean sections.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Caesarean section is carried out for the benefit of both mother and baby. Most obstetricians will permit vaginal birth after a previous caesarean. An unplanned vaginal birth after two previous caesareans section is reported.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case report utilizing the case records and review of relevant literature.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A 32-year old housewife gravida3, para(2+0), both alive with two previous caesarean sections had a premature rupture of membranes and preterm labour. She had an unplanned successful vaginal birth.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Vaginal delivery is possible after two previous caesarean sections if careful selection of patients is made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Uzoigwe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean