Attempting labour and vaginal delivery after two previous caesarean sections could lead to a rupture of the uterine scar, resulting in severe bleeding and possible death of the expectant mother ...

Uterine rupture is rare. It occurs in about 0.2%–0.7% of women with a history of a previous cesarean. A uterine rupture can also happen without a previous cesarean, but this is even rarer.

Cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed procedures for women, with almost a third of women in many developed countries experiencing cesarean section when they give birth. The rate ...