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April 1, 2026Women s Health IssuesOpen Access

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean More Likely in Teaching Hospitals Versus Nonteaching Hospitals in Kentucky

Melissa Eggen Hamid Zarei Mary Curnutte Qi Zheng Bridget Basile

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The research aims to explore why vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates vary between teaching and nonteaching hospitals.
Analyzed hospital-level VBAC rates across different facilities in Kentucky
Examined intra-hospital factors such as hospital policies and provider behavior
Focused on teaching vs nonteaching hospitals
Teaching hospitals show significantly higher VBAC rates compared to nonteaching hospitals
Identified hospital policies and provider behavior as critical factors influencing VBAC access

Implication

Hospital-level analysis reveals higher VBAC rates in teaching hospitals, suggesting targeted interventions may enhance access.

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Eggen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2a99e4eeef8a2a6af9f2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2026.03.005

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