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| Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide
by Karis Crawford, Johanne C. Walters
| | List Price: | $18.95 |  | | 1 New starting at: | $69.98 | | 13 Used starting at: | $11.66 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 210445 | | Studio: | Blackwell Science Inc | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 255 | | Publication Date: | January 15, 1996 | | Publisher: | Blackwell Science Inc |
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Product Description
This work addresses the issues which face physicians and families when looking at the statistics and alternatives of a caesarean birth. Both the authors have given birth naturally after having had two caesareans each. In a decade of counselling and coaching hundreds of other women through the process, they have gathered a store of knowledge that they share through many lively family vignettes. They present ways of finding a doctor or nurse-midwife who will support natural child birth rather than mandate a routine repeat caesarean. They help the woman and her partner explore their feelings about their previous birth or births, and work toward a resolution of any difficulties that may have contributed to a caesarean. Most importantly, they offer a step-by-step plan for pregnancy, labour and natural birth - a plan tailored to the very specialized needs of the woman who has experienced a caesarean. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 6 reviews)
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Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide 
Has some nice stories, but this book is about anything BUT natural childbirth VBAC. HEAVILY medicalized, and not very encouraging in a womans ability to birth normally after cesarean. If you want a hospital birth with maximum drugs, this is for you. Otherwise, save your money and time and just read Birthing From Within!
September 21, 2008 | |
Great for planning a hospital VBAC 
Natural Childbirth After Cesarean begins (as most books on the VBAC subject do) by refuting the old wive's tales...ruptured uterus, vaginal breech deliveries dangerous, etc. I am pleased with the fact that both writers are speaking from experience and not just medical or personal opinion (not all authors on this subject can say the same). On a more personal level, this book made me search out my own reasons for wanting a VBAC and emphasized that knowing this reason is crucial to the success of the birth. However, as someone considering home birth I thought that the book was a little too "pro-hospital" and mentioned a home birth only for those "extremists". This view was not backed up with any research but stemmed from personal opinion,which was a little disappointing. This aside, this book should be included in your "top ten" list as you do your VBAC research.
January 31, 2002 | |
Helpful for any VBAC, not just natural 
I loved this book. The authors' stories of their own VBACs are inspiring, and while they really promote natural childbirth, there is good information here that will help you even if you are not sure that is what you want. If you have a breech baby, be SURE to read this. One of the authors had 4 breech babies and she gives lots of suggestions for turning them!
August 22, 1999 | |
Best book I've found for someone considering a VBAC.
This is a wonderful book for anyone planning a natural birth after having a previous cesarean. It's very informative with a wonderful labor checklist at the back for helping with many situations that may arise during labor and delivery. Take it with you to the hospital
March 21, 1997 | |
An Excellent How-To Reference
If you're serious about a natural childbirth after cesarean,
this book is a tremendous resource. It provides practical
tips from start to finish - from selecting your delivery team
to handling the difficulties of labor to the joys of your
newborn at your breast. There are facts and data to support
your choices and to help you become a well-educated
medical consumer. Finally, it inspires you to try, and
chapter 8 will inspire your husband/partner/coach as well.
The Checklist and Appendices are also full of useful info.
I was ready to bring on the contractions by the time I was done
February 05, 1997 | |
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