Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide [Paperback]

Karis Crawford (Author), Johanne C. Walters (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 086542490X | ISBN-13: 978-0865424906 | Publication Date: January 15, 1996 | Edition: 1st

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Blackwell Science Inc; 1st edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 086542490X
• ISBN-13: 978-0865424906
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,276,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent How-To Reference, February 5, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

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

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for planning a hospital VBAC, January 31, 2002

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"bjyoung76" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

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.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for any VBAC, not just natural, August 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

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!