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Relationship between mode of delivery preference at 37 weeks’ gestation and actual mode of delivery*
| Preference at 37 weeks’ gestation | Actual mode of delivery | Number of women (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Elective CS (n = 239) | Elective CS | 205 (85.8) |
| VBAC | 13 (5.4) | |
| Emergency CS | 21 (8.8) | |
| VBAC (n = 343) | VBAC | 176 (51.3) |
| Emergency CS | 95 (27.7) | |
| Elective CS | 72 (21.0) |
*Does not include women for whom preference data at 37 weeks gestation are missing or women unsure at 37 weeks’ gestation.
