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Ever Since I Had My Baby: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing the Most Common Physical Aftereffects of Pregnancy and Childbirth

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I think Dr. Goldberg has written a book that will be a godsend to countless women. The largely unspoken problems he addresses are potentially devastating to women. He has outlined not only treatment options - but preventative measures.

The book is well designed and easy to follow. I think it is invaluable

This book will make your anatomy and your treatment options clear to you, and provide a great foundation to talk with your doctor about anal or urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, or other problems. It gives you advice about how to even FIND a doctor. The author seems to love his work, which makes incontinence seem like just another treatable problem rather than a reason for embarassment and shame.

The author is aware of the politics and passion regarding vaginal vs. caesarean births, and addresses the topic in an even-handed way. He outlines childbirth practices to avoid because they can be harmful to your pelvic floor (such as routine epsiotomies) and wisely includes a section on "preventive obstetrics," (a fascinating way to think of it). He also discusses the controversial issue of offering elective C sections in a fairly even-handed way. I am a big believer in vaginal childbirth and wanted to peg the author into one camp or another, but found it hard to decide which camp he would fall into. His ability to see and discuss both sides fairly is an asset in what can be a highly charged debate.

My only criticism is that he often seems to cop out on various issues by saying "more research is needed." It's probably an accurate thing to say, but I and everyone else probably like definitive answers.

I wish I'd read this book before my first baby was born. While big drug companies have kept the world informed about men's health issues, nobody seems to mention the common problems caused to women during childbirth - and what to do about them. This book not only gives factual information about female anatomy and how it works, but a detailed discussion of what can go wrong, and how to prevent or fix problems. Much more detailed than a 10 minute appointment with an overbooked OBGYN, and lots of research to provoke important questions when you can see your doctor. Very reassuring for women with many levels of complications.

I bought this book in order to obtain facts on incontinence and to know what would happen at a doctors office in order to diagnose and cure the problem. I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was to read a book like this and found the author was factual as well as personable.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has an incontinence problem or is pregnant.

I am a physical therapist who treats patients who have problems with urinary and fecal incontinence and pelvic pain. This book was recommended to me, so I purchased it and have just finished reading it. I was pleased to find that it was not only information for women who have recently given birth, but offers just as much help for women who have gone through menopause. It is easy to understand, has some good illustrations and is a book that can make a tremendous difference in a woman's quality of life. I will keep it in my library as a good reference book on Womens Health, along with a few of my favorites. Get it and read it if you are a woman who is pregant, is having trouble with urinary incontinence, bowel problems, sexual dysfunction, troubles with menopause or if you just want to know more about how your body works.

Beverly Helm PT