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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC [Paperback]

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  • Paperback: 210 pages
  • Publisher: Hunter House; 1st edition (May 30, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0897932021
  • ISBN-13: 978-0897932028
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,035,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Title, May 17, 2006
This review is from: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC (Paperback)
I picked up this book thinking it would be a supportive and informative book on VBAC and how to achieve one. But what I found was a discussion only of the risks of VBAC, and repeated (almost word for word) justifications and support for choosing a repeat cesarean. The author herself talks about her VBAC (which she claims she was somewhat pressured into) and how--though it was successful in achieving vaginal birth of a healthy baby--it was still disappointing and the outcome not as she expected. There's nothing wrong with her honesty, and I'm sure there are other women who had disappointing VBACs. What I wonder is, "Why is *this* woman writing this book?" The whole book just seemed pretty negative towards VBAC and claimed that many women are being pressured into having VBACs they're not comfortable with just because insurance companies and hospitals want to lower costs. Not only is this likely not the main reason for the support of increasing VBACs and decreasing repeat cesareans, but this information is outdated. The "pendulum" (to use the author's word) has swung back yet again. Now we are seeing that many women who want a VBAC can't have one because more and more hospitals and birth centers (all in my area that I am aware of) are refusing to offer them due to fear of lawsuits.

Basically this whole book is an out-dated and now irrelevant argument from an obviously still bitter woman as to why women should not be pressured into having a VBAC.

There's nothing really supportive or uplifting here for women who already know they desire a VBAC. In fact, it left me quite depressed. I give it 2 stars instead of 1 only because I think there *is* value in being aware of the risks and worst-case scenarios (however outdated and exaggerated they are), so that one is not completely ignorant or naive about the birth method one chooses. I did also garner a few facts from this book that led to further investigation into and clarification of my c-section fiasco and why everything happened like it did. This is valuable as it will allow me to avoid such interventions and oversights in the future--and give me room to negotiate with doctors if I need to.

Otherwise, a very disappointing book.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Should be called "Why You Should Have Anyother C-Sec", September 22, 2005
By Yvo (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC (Paperback)
It doesn't really list any benefits to VBAC's, only risks. The research is outdated given it is old. It really tells you why you should have another C-section instead of VBAC. If you want to have a VBAC or is considering one, this book is not for you. If you want another C-section, it's the perfect book for you.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Looking for support in choosing an elective repeat cesarean?, October 25, 2005
By L. K. Upham (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC (Paperback)
If you are, this is your book. As a certified childbirth educator and natural birth promoter, I am supportive of women in their efforts to try VBACs, unlike this author. I bought this book as one of three I was going to share with my students- I was seriously disappointed (not to mention disgruntled) as I read it and saw the way it only showed the negative aspects of VBAC. The first chapter, which discusses reasons why people are promoting a reduction of the c-section rate could not be more inappropriate...she argues that it is mainly because of the insurance companies, when in fact, more activists wish to reduce the c-section rate to prevent moms and babies unnecessary pain and to encourage more immediate bonding and breastfeeding relationships! Do you think there is a connection with the United States having the highest cesarean rate of any country and also being ranked 27th for infant mortality?? Behind countries with c-section rates of less than 5%? The paper this book is printed on is a waste of trees.
- Lisa in Chicago
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2.0 out of 5 stars not if you want natural childbirth
I needed to read and learn about the risks involved in having a VBAC. This book is so very intervention biased that unless you need areason to confirm a repeat elective cesarean,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Duato

1.0 out of 5 stars Steer clear if you are looking for balanced information
I saw this book in the library and thought it might clear up some of my questions about VBACs. I was looking for valid statistics and smart advice - possibly even some... Read more
Published 10 months ago by OutfoxingFate

2.0 out of 5 stars Might not be what you expect based on the title
This book was certianly not what I expected. The book is written by Elizabeth Kaufmann, who is not a medical professional, but a health journalist, though she did have a medical... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sarah N. Horton

1.0 out of 5 stars claims to be balanced but doesn't seem to be
Hello, I am a doula preparing to support a mother who is trying for a VBAC. I picked up several VBAC books from the library. This one has made me feel very uncomfortable. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sara

1.0 out of 5 stars This book tries to talk you out of having a VBAC
The title of this book is misleading - I thought it was about how to achieve a VBAC, but it seems to warn against them. Read more
Published on April 30, 2008 by Christa Dunn

4.0 out of 5 stars Another perspective
I bought this book because I was thinking about a VBAC and wanted another perspective other than the Ina Mae Gaskin crowd (which, by the way, I don't have a problem with... Read more
Published on April 17, 2008 by Wendy Range

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a book for someone who wants a VBaC
The title makes you think it is provideing you with information but really it is trying to justify elective repeate c/s. If you want a VBaC this book is NOT for you.
Published on July 26, 2007 by M. Bennett

4.0 out of 5 stars Analysis of VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean Based on Research
This book is excellent, covering the topic based on research, not polemic. However, it is now 9 years old, which means that the research on which its analysis is based is even... Read more
Published on April 1, 2005 by Anonymous Reviewer

1.0 out of 5 stars skip this book
This book offers none of the available solutions to the risks that are sighted.

There are solutions, managments, and couses of actions to protect yourself, and this book does... Read more

Published on July 1, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better choices I've seen on the topic
I'm considering a VBAC and I like this book--I say this after reading many books from various vantage points on the subject. Read more
Published on May 1, 2004

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