DOES CONTINUITY OF MIDWIFERY CARE INCREASE VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN (VBAC): A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL [ 2012 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Caroline Homer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Alison Porteous ,  Prof Deborah Davis ,  Prof Jonathan Adams ,  Prof Maralyn Foureur

Brief description Pregnancy and birth directly affect almost 300,000 families in Australia each year. A key concern is that the caesarean section rate in Australia is higher than similar countries with a lack of support for women to have a vaginal birth after caesarean section. We plan to undertake a trial to determine whether midwifery continuity of care increases the rate of vaginal birth in women who have had a previous caesarean section. This trial could significantly alter the way maternity care is provided.

Funding Amount $AUD 271,960.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant