- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Harvard Common Press; 1 edition (Nov 19 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1558321292
- ISBN-13: 978-1558321298
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #232,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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According to medical journalist Diana Korte, vaginal births after cesarean, or VBACs (pronounced vee-backs), are occurring at a rate six times greater in the 1990s than they were in the previous decade, and with more support from those in the medical profession. This is good news for the many pregnant women who want a vaginal delivery after previously delivering babies by cesarean section. Also good news is The VBAC Companion, a clearly written and thorough guide to lead women step-by-step through the process of planning for a VBAC.
Korte, author of Every Woman's Body, gives firm reasons for VBACs--they are safer for both mother and baby--and backs them up with medical facts. Strong chapters on overcoming fear, planning your VBAC, finding VBAC-friendly doctors and hospitals, and experiencing a VBAC make this book invaluable. The appendices provide fascinating statistics about infant mortality rates and cesarean and VBAC rates around the world, as well as extensive listings of resources.
From Library Journal
Korte, a writer and lecturer on women's health issues for over 25 years, has written this book "to show those of you who do want a VBAC [vaginal birth afer cesarean] how to get one." This volume is based on the author's published research, letters received from over 100 women who sent her their VBAC stories, and her experiences from writing about pregnancy and birth. The appendixes (not available with the review copy) include a directory of resources and organizations and the author's VBAC questionnaire. The book is written in a very readable style, with much of it in the form of a statement or question followed by answers based the author's research and responses to her questionnaire; excerpts from the letters are included as well. The considerable information Korte presents about VBAC should answer many of the questions a pregnant woman might have. This complements two older titles?Nancy Cohen's Silent Knife: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) & Cesarean Prevention (1984) and Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer's A Good Birth, a Safe Birth: Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want (Harvard Common, 1991. 3d rev. ed.). Recommended for consumer health collections.?Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, Tex.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than other reviewers say it is!,
By "yvomama" (Granger, IN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (Paperback)
I didn't purchase this book due to some of the negative comments it received. Instead, I borrowed it from the library. After reading it, I feel that it is a VERY informative book giving both sides of the story, which is incredibly important in making informed decisions about such a controversial topic. I think it is supportive and helps you see that even if you don't achieve a VBAC in the end, you are not a failure. The personal VBAC stories were particularaly empowering, and her explanation of statistics used in literature were also very supportive. Buy this book, I am going to, just to get me through the rest of this 2nd pregnancy!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for those considering VBAC.,
By Angela (PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (Paperback)
I had a VBAC in 5/2000 and this book was my bible throughout my pregnancy... NOW, I'm a doula and I reccomend this book to all my VBAC clients. Korte answers all questions - even the ones' you may not think to ask. The birthstories she includes in this book are inspiring and empowering.Good luck with your VBAC. You CAN do it!
3.0 out of 5 stars
All or nothing approach discouraging,
By A Customer
This review is from: The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (Paperback)
I read this book expecting some hints on labor positions and other things that would make labor easier and make it less likely for me to have another c-section. What I found was a very all or nothing approach that made it seem that the healthcare profession (doctors, nurses, and hospitals) were against VBAC attempts and only midwifes and birthing centers were pro-VBAC. Since this is definitely not the case with me, I couldn't relate to the book and found myself getting frustrated with the assumptions the author made.While I'm still going to attempt my VBAC, I will do so without the help of this book. I had heard great things about it, and was very disappointed with the overall tone of the book when I read it.
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