ArticleMaternal and child health journal2022
African American Women's Experiences with Birth After a Prior Cesarean Section.
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- Exploring Black Birthing Experiences: A Systematic Review and Social-Ecological Analysis of Disparities in the United States.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Pooled it
- Beyond Mistrust: A Semi-Systematic Review of Black Women's Health Care Decision-Making.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Review
- Judge Me Not: Exploring Black Mothers' Perceptions of Maternal Health Care Services and Structural Racism in South Carolina.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to Perinatal Care Access and Utilization among Black Multiparous Women in the United States: A Scoping Review.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Review
- What are the influences on women's preferences and decision-making when planning mode of birth in high-income countries? A qualitative systematic review.AJOG global reports · 2025Review
- Preparation, Experience of Discrimination, and Birth Experience Among Women Birthing in Ohio.The Journal of perinatal education · 2025Article
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- Examination of maternal near-miss experiences in the hospital setting among Black women in the United States.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
objectivesWomen who have had a cesarean section (C-section) and become pregnant again may choose to have a planned repeat cesarean delivery (RCD) or vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC). This study aimed to characterize the pregnancy and birth experiences of African American (AA) women who had a successful VBAC, failed VBAC, or RCD.
methodsEligible participants (N = 25) self-identified as AA, had a C-section and a subsequent birth(s) in the past 12 years, and were educated past high school. Each participant was individually interviewed via phone call. The Sort and Sift, Think and Shift method was used to evaluate interview transcripts to minimize researcher bias and emphasize the voices of the participants.
resultsThe resulting themes included the impact of providers on pregnancy and childbirth satisfaction, the value of autonomy in maternal health decision-making, and the role that racism plays in AA women's birth experiences. Although some participants recalled a positive experience, the presence of limited autonomy, lack of support, and negative experiences with providers indicate that birth after a prior C-section for AA women can be improved.
conclusionsProviders should address their own racial biases and utilize the shared decision-making approach when their patients decide between a VBAC and RCD to improve patient satisfaction.
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