Women's health · Explanation & counselling

Birth after caesarean

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are an intern in the antenatal clinic. Hannah Whitford, 33, is 32 weeks pregnant. Her first baby was born by caesarean three years ago because it was breech. This pregnancy has been uncomplicated and the baby is head down. She wants to discuss how to have this baby.

  1. Explain the birth options and the management plan to Ms Whitford

  • You do not need to take a history or examine the patient

Notes

Previous LSCS, uncomplicated. 32-week scan: cephalic, normal growth, placenta fundal. No other uterine surgery.

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