In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to expert clinicians Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Shaylee Iles about RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38). Rates of caesarean births continue to rise across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, with repeat caesarean births being a leading contributing factor. Comprehensive, evidence-based guidance is vital to ensure clinicians feel empowered to counsel patients in making informed decisions for their subsequent births. Dr Waterfall is a generalist O&G practising in the Adelaide Hills, and Dr Iles is a director of obstetrics at a tertiary unit in NSW and was Chair of the RANZCOG Guideline Development Group. They discuss some of the key changes presented in the guideline, the implications for clinical practice, how to advise on birth method after caesarean, the use of risk calculators, induction of labour, and more. The conversation emphasises the importance of an individualised approach that champions informed decision-making. 🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38) 📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733 💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care. The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

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