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02 November 2019

Volume 27 | Issue 11

ISSN (Print): 0969-4900

ISSN (Online): 2052-4307

Vaginal birth after caesarean: how NICE guidelines can inform midwifery practice

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ([NICE], 2019a) published new intrapartum care guidelines for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies They contained new guidance for healthcare professionals caring for women in labour who are opting for a vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) The guidelines were welcomed by many in the midwifery profession, primarily due to their individualised and more woman-centred approach

Clinical Practice

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