Abstract

This presentation introduced women's decision making for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The review of literature provides data that highlights the importance of allowing women to verbalize their preference of delivery. Nurses provide knowledge and support for pregnant women about birthing preferences and advocate for their autonomous decision.

Author Details

Emilse Sanchez, SN; Linda McCash, PhD, APRN-BC -- Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nurse's Role in Women's Decision Making, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), Women's Choice

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

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Do women have a choice? Nurse's role in decision making regarding vaginal birth after cesarean

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

This presentation introduced women's decision making for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The review of literature provides data that highlights the importance of allowing women to verbalize their preference of delivery. Nurses provide knowledge and support for pregnant women about birthing preferences and advocate for their autonomous decision.