The Expectant Parent's Guide to Preventing a Cesarean Section

In this country one in four women--750,000 each year--undergo Cesarean sections. Many of them suffer pain and disappointment . . . and search out ways to avoid the experience again. Filled with authoritative and practical information, this work points the way toward safe and positive vaginal delivery for both first-time and post-Caesarean parents.

List of contents

Foreword by Donald Creevy, M.D.
The Rising Cesarean Rate
Indications for a Cesarean Section
How Unnecessary Cesareans are Made
Ten Steps to Take during Pregnancy to Prevent a Cesarean
Cesarean Prevention during Labor
Vaginal Birth after a Previous Cesarean
If Cesarean Is Necessary
Resources
Suggested Reading
Index

About the author

CARL JONES is the author of ten books in the field of childbirth and parenting including the international best seller, Mind over Labor. He conducts workshops for parents and professionals throughout the world.

Product details

• Authors: Carl Jones, Jones Carl
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.1991
• EAN: 9780897892230
• ISBN: 978-0-89789-223-0
• No. of pages: 176
• Weight: 227 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Infants & Toddlers, Pregnancy, birth & baby care, Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues, Current Events and Issues: Health and Medicine