Women’s decision-making process on their mode of birth among pregnant women with previous cesarean section in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2023: A qualitative study

Abstract

Women who have had previous cesarean delivery face a decision to birth option in a next pregnancy. Vaginal birth after caesarean is an alternative choice for most women with a prior cesarean section (CS) whereas its uptake is low. Reflects the limitations imposed on decision making. This decision making process varies for individuals and may result from considering several factors. In Ethiopia, no qualitative research is conducted, particularly on women’s decision making of their birth mode following previous CS.