A 29-year-old woman with one prior uncomplicated low transverse caesarean section asks about delivery options in her current pregnancy. Which statemen...

Question

A 29-year-old woman with one prior uncomplicated low transverse caesarean section asks about delivery options in her current pregnancy. Which statement about trial of labour after caesarean (TOLAC) is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

TOLAC is a reasonable option with an estimated uterine rupture risk of about 0.5-1% with a low transverse scar

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TOLAC is contraindicated after any caesarean

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TOLAC has a uterine rupture risk of 10-15%

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Elective repeat caesarean section always has lower overall maternal risk than successful VBAC

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Induction of labour is absolutely contraindicated in TOLAC

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Trial of labour after caesarean

A 29-year-old woman with one prior uncomplicated low transverse caesarean section asks about delivery options in her current pregnancy. Which statement about trial of labour after caesarean (TOLAC) is most accurate?