Birth After Cesarean: The Medical Facts

by Bruce L. Flamm

Book Overview

Traces the history of cesarean sections, answers questions about its procedures and risks, and describes the success rate for natural childbirth after a cesarean section. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671792180
• ISBN13: 9780671792183
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent and Informative

I found the information in the book to be very helpful for someone who has had a previous surgical birth. I wish there was an updated version, but the basic premise is not outdated at all, just the specific data regarding percentages and whatnot. (Actually, the percentage of cesarean births is even higher now than when it was written, which is alarming.) Now more than ever we need books like these out there, especially since many doctors lead us to believe that "VBAC is very risky" and c-sections are "generally safe."

I had a successful VBAC b/c of this book...

I loved this book! Dr. Bruce Flamm should be given an award for his no nonesense view of VBAC. He is the reason I left my doctor at 6 months pregnant so I could pursue a doctor who didn't want to cut me open just because I had a c-section the last pregnancy!! You need to buy this book if you are looking to do a VBAC!! It is not as outdated as some would say. It still applies today!

Excellent!

I loved this book, though I wish they had a more recent version as 1990 was a long time ago. A good factual look at VBACs that will make you feel good about the decision to go for it! I wish all c/s moms would read it! It would avoid unnecessary surgery for sure.

Great Read, Lots of Helpful Info.!

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!

You can do it!

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.