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Books for Cesarean & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean


Here is a listing of some books to help you plan your VBAC or find information on cesareans. Some of them may have reviews on the Pregnancy Book FAQ. If you have trouble finding these books in your local book store, most of them can be ordered from the here.


The Vbac Companion : The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte
Another great book by Diana Korte, this time in support of the consumer and VBAC information. Includes many sections of interest, including resources, even Internet resources!
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The Birth Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears, RN IBCLC
A superior reference book by a pediatrician and his wife. They have 8 children and lots of information with up-to-date medical references, in an unbiased manner.
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Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities by Henci Goer
A fabulous collection that challenges choices in obstetrics that may be the norm with medical reseach.
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Open Season: A Survival Guide for Natural Birth and VBAC in the 90's by Nancy Wainer Cohen
A follow up to the classic "Silent Knife" with vaulable new information and resources. The sequel deals more with VBAC than the original.
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Birth After Cesarean by Dr. Bruce Flamm
Dr. Flamm is the author of many of the VBAC safety studies, this makes his book fresh in medical information, yet aimed at the consumer. It is written in a nice Q & A format.
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Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention & VBAC by Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois Estner
A classic! This book helped fuel the uproar over cesareans that were not necessary by trying to make consumers more aware of their options. A great book, worth reading even if you are past the baby years.
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Good Birth, Safe Birth by Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer
A consumer's guide to birth in the 90s. A primer in choices for brith and how to decide what you want and how to get those choices.
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Rebounding From Childbirth: Towards Emotional Recovery by Lynn Madsen
A superior book that agrees that it's alright to be upset with your birth experience. The authors uses her experiences and others to explain why this happens and how deeply your birth experience can affect your life.
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Recovering from a Cesarean Section by Karyn L. Feiden , Manuel Alvarez
Few books are written about the physical recovery from a cesarean. This books deals with a bit of both physical and emotional.
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Natural Birth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Johanne C. Walters , Karis Crawford
Finally a book about cesarean that includes medical references, personal experiences, and includes valuable information on natural childbirth.
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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCuthcheon
A natural childbirth primer including many exercises for pregnancy, relaxations for birth, and a chapter on controversies in childbirth.
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The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA)
The most comprehensive guide to supporting a laboring woman available. This work is designed to be used before and during delivery, including quick reference guides for the on the spot coaching.
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Expectant Parent's Guide to Preventing a Cesarean Section by Carl Jones
Mr. Jones has a wonderful collection of books out from a consumer and father's perspective. In this guide he explains step-by-step how to preven the unnecessary cesarean.
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The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Experience: Birth Stories by Lynn Baptisti Richards
A collection of VBAC stories to insipre you and answer your questions.
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC by Elizabeth Kaufmann
A VBAC guide that came highly recommended from one of our readers. She said that it was the best book she read and really helped her obtain her goal.
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