OET READING PART B

1.Cesarean delivery rates are gradually increasing worldwide both in developed and undeveloped countries. Reduction of Cesarean Section (CS) rates has become a priority for several health authorities globally, which might have contributed to the recently observed plateauing of this rate in some countries. The previous uterine scar is the most common single indication for repeat cesarean section contributing to almost a third of all cesarean deliveries in the USA. Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) represents one of the effective interventions to reduce CS rates. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that the use of standardized and effective protocols to inform intrapartum care and decision making in VBACs is associated with low complications and acceptable success rates. However, some authors warn about the association of such practice with low success rates and relatively high risk of adverse events.

Q1. The paragraph says about;

    A)   Importance of VABC to reduce CS

    B)   Risks associated with CS

    C)  Declining of CS rates around the world