| Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide |  | Authors: Karis Crawford, Johanne C. Walters
Publisher: Blackwell Science Inc
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 605253
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 255
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 086542490X
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.45
EAN: 9780865424906
ASIN: 086542490X
Publication Date: January 15, 1996
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Product Description
As the debate over the need for and benefits of scheduled cesarean section births heats up, the need for a book that takes an informed look at this important issue grow more vital. This book combines the extensive professional expertise of the authors with their personal experiences of cesarean and natural childbirth to create a guide that is at once informative, educational, and inspiring.
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 inspiring, supportive, fantastic! December 29, 2008
springolife (houston tx)
After choosing to have a VBAC, I found this book. Wow, what an inspiring and informative read! One of the authors has a uterine septum and breech babies, as I have. I had 4 c-sections due to it and after reading her story I grew confident that I COULD have a VBAC despite what the drs told me. I am now 30 weeks and for the first time have a HEAD DOWN BABY. I do attribute some of that to this book.
Yes, the book has a hospital focus. However, I did not feel that the book was slamming home births. Another book, Birth After Caesarean, does not recommend home births for VBACs. Some, like myself, have no other choice but a home birth (unfortunately.)
 Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide September 21, 2008
Earthy_Mami (Twin Cities Metro)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Has some nice stories, but this book is about anything BUT natural childbirth VBAC. HEAVILY medicalized, and not very encouraging in a womans ability to birth normally after cesarean. If you want a hospital birth with maximum drugs, this is for you. Otherwise, save your money and time and just read Birthing From Within!
 Great for planning a hospital VBAC January 31, 2002
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
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.
Helpful for any VBAC, not just natural August 22, 1999
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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!
Best book I've found for someone considering a VBAC. March 21, 1997
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book for anyone planning a natural birth after having a previous cesarean. It's very informative with a wonderful labor checklist at the back for helping with many situations that may arise during labor and delivery. Take it with you to the hospital
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