OBSTETRIC OUTCOME IN VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER PREVIOUS CAESAREAN PREGNANCY (VBAC)

-To study the factors affecting success of vaginal birth after caesarean section & to study maternal & fetal outcome after VBAC. METHODS:-The study included 248 women with previous one caesarean section at 38 completed weeks of gestation, without obstetric complications ,and were given trial of labor. Progress of labor, mode of delivery and maternal and fetal outcomes were noted and analysed. RESULTS: Out of 248 cases 66.1% delivered vaginally and repeat caesarean section was done in 33.9%.Out of 138 cases of Previous caesarean done for non reassuring fetal heart rate,74(53.6%) delivered vaginally. CONCLUSION: Good selection of cases and meticulous supervision during labor helps in successful VBAC.