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Birth After Cesarean: The Medical Facts

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A super book! I am sorry to see that it's out of print. If you are considering a VBAC you must read this book. It answers all your questions, gives you statistics to work on and is written in plain English. I now have no doubts (even after 2 cesareans) that I must attempt VBAC. It is safe, infact safer than a repeat elective cesarean. And you also need to try for my own self satisfaction.

This book is written by Dr. Flamm, a pioneer in VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). He dispells current myths and answers questions that most pregnant women have about VBAC including: uterine rupture, chances of a vaginal birth, safety for the baby, interventions needed, medications available to the VBAC mom, etc. Start here!

I am so glad I got this book. I read it in about one day. I am pregnant again with my 2nd little girl, and I am so excited about the prospect of having a VBAC. I am doing things different this time and feel that I have a super chance of having a VBAC, especially after reading this book. I have refered to it all throughout my pregnancy. My first c-section was "failure of induction", some excuse, huh? I was just a victim. But this time, I feel empowered and I am arming myself with knowledge. GET THIS BOOK if you really want to have a VBAC. It will encourage and enlighten you!

I am not a huge reader, but I just about ate this book up. I read it cover to cover in 24 hours and feel totally encouraged. Yes, the studies are a bit outdated, but even so the informantion is still completely viable today. All of his facts are backed up and not in a hard to understand or silly way. A lot of the studies he performed himself over many years of research and dedicated study. You can tell he is not biased one way or the other, he just lays it all on the line for you to decide. I wish that Dr.Flamm would consider putting out an updated version of this book with any new discoveries and studies included. This was a way easier read than "Open Season" in my opinion. The book is put together in a very readable fashion so that you can effortlessly flip to any particular information you need should you need it right away. No skimming over chapters to find that one piece of information you are looking for. This book was awesome!!

Great book all and all. SOME of the things, are a little out dated, like the updates on, yet again, another revision of the ACOG's statement on VBACs. Also, I am against routine IVs and EFMs, the author states that VBAC carries little risk to baby, so my question is, why routine EFM, just because you are a VBAC? Also, according to new studies, a laboring woman burns over 800 calories an hour. If this is the case, a laboring woman will need more than ice chips and juice. Do your research on "routine" procedures, couple that with this book and you are set to go. I also recommend "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth". It has the same concept of getting the FACTS across and not so much opinions of individuals.

I loved this book! Dr. Bruce Flamm should be given an award for his no nonesense view of VBAC. He is the reason I left my doctor at 6 months pregnant so I could pursue a doctor who didn't want to cut me open just because I had a c-section the last pregnancy!!

You need to buy this book if you are looking to do a VBAC!! It is not as outdated as some would say. It still applies today!

I loved this book, though I wish they had a more recent version as 1990 was a long time ago. A good factual look at VBACs that will make you feel good about the decision to go for it! I wish all c/s moms would read it! It would avoid unnecessary surgery for sure.

While I'm happy with the sellers service, this book is awful. The information is outdated and inaccurate. It focuses too much on unsubstatiated risk. VBAC Companion, by Diane Korte or Caesarean by Odent are much better choices for more accurate information.

I so wish I had known with my first pregnancy what is in this book. After now having had an unfortunate four c-sections, this book gave me the courage to say NO to the knife and look for alternatives. I am now planning my first VBAC and have no fear! The most impressive thing is that this book is written by an actual OB and is a compilation of all the studies, which I would never be able to read or even know what to make of them. The only objections I have is 1) his statement against homebirthing VBACs. In my situation, I have no choice but to have a home birth. I am afraid some women after reading that may have the idea that it is safer to have a c-section then a home birth, which is not the case. When he wrote the book it was easier to find a dr willing to do a VBAC, but sadly most hospitals and drs no longer allow them, particularly after more then one section. 2) his statement that breech pregnancies due to a malformed uterus is not good for a vbac- in my experience as well as that of author of Natural Childbirth after Caesarean, it is entirely possible to have a properly positioned baby even with a malformed uterus, if you know what to do!!!

This book gave me so much helpful information! I was pregnant with my second baby after having my first one via c-section. I really wanted a vbac and this book gave me everything I needed to know to help me go on to have 4 successful vbacs. I found this book more informative than my ob/gyn!