Induction of labour in VBAC

Question 1

Counselling

Answer 1

• 2-3 fold increased risk of uterine rupture
• 1.5 fold increased risk of caesarean section
• Augmentation increases risk
• Oxytocin > 20 milliunits/min increases 4 fold the risk of uterine rupture
• Prostaglandins 0.87% risk of uterine rupture