Waubonsee Community College

Cesarean section, understanding and celebrating your baby's birth, Michele Moore, Caroline de Costa

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-146) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Cesarean section

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Michele Moore, Caroline de Costa

"In Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth, Drs. Michele Moore and Caroline de Costa emphasize the joy of delivering a healthy baby, however that is best achieved. They explain why a Cesarean birth is sometimes preferable to vaginal delivery for both mother and baby, and they help women understand the issues behind the decision to perform the procedure. From anesthesia, surgery, and recovery through at-home care of mother and child, the authors offer reassurance and practical information for all mothers and mothers-to-be. They also discuss the latest findings on postpartum depression and planning for future births, including the possibility of vaginal birth after a Cesarean section." "For every woman who has a planned - or unplanned - Cesarean section, this book provides the information they need to alleviate their fears and come to value this delivery option."--Jacket

understanding and celebrating your baby's birth

pt. 1. The why, what, and when of cesarean section -- Why are cesarean sections performed? -- A brief history of cesarean section -- What happens in cesarean section and who performs the surgery? -- When is a cesarean section an emergency? -- When is a cesarean section not an emergency? -- Considering the risks of cesarean section -- pt. 2. What's next? After a cesarean section -- Going home: you and your family -- Postpartum depression -- Contraception -- Vaginal birth after cesarean section