Birth After Cesarean: The Medical Facts (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

One in every four births in the United States is delivered by Cesarean section, and over one-third of these are repeat operations based on the medical myth that once a woman has a Cesarean delivery, all future deliveries must be handled that way. After years of deliberation, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recently recommended that routine repeat Cesarean sections should no longer be performed, with only a few exceptions. In this handbook, Flamm successfully describes and defends this newly popular concept of vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). He discusses the subject in depth, using a question-and-answer format which, along with a very complete table of contents, makes this book an easily accessible text for library patrons. Highly recommended.
- Debra Berlanstein, Towson State Univ., Baltimore
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

A patient advocacy book, filled with recommendations and support for women who want to deliver normally even when they've had a prior cesarean. In a straightforward question-and-answer format, Dr. Bruce Flamm assesses the conflicting information many pregnant women receive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671792180
• ISBN-13: 978-0671792183
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #728,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can do it!, May 8, 2000

By A Customer

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great starting point for those considering VBAC!, January 5, 1997

By A Customer

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Lots of Helpful Info.!, December 12, 2005

By	R. Young "blessed" (Tn) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!