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"Caesareans are a possible outcome of any birth. Even the most straightforward pregnancy can end this way. Being prepared for such an eventuality can significantly improve your chances of viewing a caesarean birth positively. Unfortunately many antenatal classes and birth books give very little information about caesareans, leaving women unprepared for this mode of birth. This book has the facts and lots of ideas to help you prepare and recover: - Why prepare for a caesarean birth? - How to make the most of a caesarean birth, should you have one - How to avoid a caesarean if possible - How to improve your recovery - What a caesarean birth is and why it might be necessary - The benefits and risks of vaginal versus caesarean birth - The implications of caesareans on future births Covering every aspect of caesareans this book will help you to make confident, informed decisions about your birth. A positive birth experience will put you in a stronger position for your adventure into motherhood. ""I am so glad I read this book before my birth. I didn't intend having a caesarean but when it happened I wasn't at all frightened and I fed 'S' in the recovery room. This book thoroughly demystified caesarean birth for me, it is a must read for anyone planning to have a baby and I will definitely be buying it for my friends."" Vicki (35) ""At long last pregnant women can get the unbiased and easily digestible information they need about caesareans. They can have useful discussions with their healthcare providers and make informed decisions about the birth of their baby"" Bryan Beattie (MD FRCOG, Consultant in Fetal Medicine & Director of Innermost Secrets Ltd) ""Before reading it I had never considered what might happen if I needed a caesarean. I feel far more confident about my next birth."" Samantha (32) ""This book should be required reading for professionals to enable them to respond to the needs of an increasingly informed group of women."" Christa Greenacre (NCT teacher-retired)"

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It really is a great book. I'll be recommending it to the women I care for - even those who have already had C-sections, as it will give them ideas and support through recovery AND help them, if the time comes, where they're going to be pregnant again and looking at their options. Maria Birt (Midwife) This book has a place in a new generation of texts which aim to help parents make informed decisions about their maternity care. For parents and birth-workers, this book is a very useful addition. Maddie McMahon (Developing Doulas) Thank god for this book. Aside from all the ideas and support ahead of my caesarean birth, the idea of 'competitive exhaustion' was a complete revelation. With any luck [R] and I will be more in tune with each other in the months after our birth. Thanks so much. Charlotte 37 (Mum to be) Wonderfully written - this is an honest, factual and also very empowering discussion on a polarising topic. Leigh looks at both sides and uses medical research to peel back the often overlooked/hidden benefits whilst removing the stigma and offering valuable support on preparation and recovery. Rebecca (Antenatal Educationalist) Thank you for thinking of us dads. I found the whole birth thing rather intimidating first time round and was dreading this caesarean till my wife gave me your book. I confess I only read chapter 7 but that was enough to make feel much readier for what we were facing. Richard 41 (Dad to one and expecting twins) This book is seriously good. It contains pretty much everything that a mother to be would need to know about caesarean birth and presents the wealth of carefully researched facts in a really practical way. Fiona (Amazon reviewer)

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