"We have a similar argument about VBAC deliveries. "We induce VBACs because
if you were to deliver when the surgical/anesthesia staff is not at the
facility, if there were an emergency, you would not be covered." 

In Australia, VBACs are almost never induced or augmented.  Induction is
known to cause a four fold increase in uterine rupture so if a doc attempted
this and there was a complication, s/he could lose his/her licence and would
most likely be sued.  If induction is routine in VBACs in the States, I am
not surprised that insurance companies won't cover doctors who practice in
this way.

Evidence based medicine???
Nina Berry
Australia

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