Research Article

OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL

Volume: 22 Number: 4 January 3, 2026
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OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Aims:: To evaluate the demographic and obstetric characteristics of patients who had never come to our clinic for examination and had unplanned vaginal delivery after cesarean section in our clinic and to discuss the feto-maternal risks. Methods: This is a retrospective study including a total of 285 pregnant women who presented to the delivery room with spontaneous labor pain, had at least 1 previous cesarean section and preferred unplanned vaginal delivery after cesarean section in Kilis State Hospital between January 2015 and December 2020. Results: In our study, the mean maternal age(SD) was 28.4(5.4) years, gestational age(SD) was 37.0(3.5) weeks, birth weight(SD) was 3024(689) g, and median delivery time was 110(20-150) minutes. In the study, 264 patients(92.6%) were successfully delivered vaginally after cesarean section. A total of 27 patients(9.5%) developed postpartum complications. Conclusion: In patients who have had a previous cesarean section and present to the delivery room for spontaneous vaginal delivery in the active phase of labor, cesarean section rates can be reduced by performing vaginal delivery with close follow-up when appropriate patient selection, necessary clinical infrastructure and willing patient-physician relationship are provided.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Ethics Committee with the decision number 22-KAEK-058 dated 17.03.2022.

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References

  1. Mylonas I, Friese K. Indications for and risks of elective cesarean section. Dtsch Ärztebl Int. 2015;112(29-30):489.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 3, 2026

Submission Date

March 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 4, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 22 Number: 4

APA
Gümüşburun, N., & Üskent, U. (2026). OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 22(4), 473-478. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1635471
AMA
1.Gümüşburun N, Üskent U. OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;22(4):473-478. doi:10.38136/jgon.1635471
Chicago
Gümüşburun, Neşet, and Ulya Üskent. 2026. “OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 (4): 473-78. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1635471.
EndNote
Gümüşburun N, Üskent U (January 1, 2026) OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 4 473–478.
IEEE
[1]N. Gümüşburun and U. Üskent, “OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 473–478, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1635471.
ISNAD
Gümüşburun, Neşet - Üskent, Ulya. “OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22/4 (January 1, 2026): 473-478. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1635471.
JAMA
1.Gümüşburun N, Üskent U. OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;22:473–478.
MLA
Gümüşburun, Neşet, and Ulya Üskent. “OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 4, Jan. 2026, pp. 473-8, doi:10.38136/jgon.1635471.
Vancouver
1.Neşet Gümüşburun, Ulya Üskent. OUTCOMES OF UNPLANNED VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026 Jan. 1;22(4):473-8. doi:10.38136/jgon.1635471