Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Caesareans explained
Chapter 2: Why prepare for a caesarean birth?
Chapter 3: I would prefer a caesarean
Chapter 4: I do not want a caesarean
Chapter 5: How can I make the most of my caesarean?
Chapter 6:How can I improve my recovery?
Chapter 7:I am the birth partner, what can I do?
Appendix A: The caesarean procedure
Appendix B: Why do caesareans happen?
Appendix C:The benefits and risks of caesarean and vaginal birth
Appendix D: Clinical definitions of difficult reactions
Appendix E: Birth guide template
Appendis F: Questions to ask your practitioners
Glossary
Other resources
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Reviews

"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)