Why the study?
Is vaginal delivery safe in pregnancies complicated by spinal cord injury?
Is vaginal delivery safe in pregnancies complicated by spinal cord injury?
Vaginal delivery can be safely achieved in the majority of pregnant women with spinal cord injury, independent of the level of injury.
Supports vaginal delivery feasibility in most SCI pregnancies; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Our findings support the current evidence that pregnancy outcomes are generally successful and that vaginal delivery can be safely achieved in the majority of women, independent of the level of SCI.
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