Planned Cesarean: Your Guide to a Positive Birth Experience

Although a cesarean birth is not recommended for the sake of convenience, the operation can be a prudent and possibly lifesaving alternative in the event of a medical problem involving the mother or baby. Divided into informative chapters, Planned Cesarean follows two couples facing cesarean deliveries (a first child for one, and a third c-section baby for the other), covering topics such as coping with emotions, preparing for the surgery, the actual c-section (shown in a computer-animated segment), the recovery process, and how to make the “birth day” a celebration for the whole family. In addition, the program touches on anesthesia preferences and VBACs (vaginal births after cesarean). A fine, concise introduction to an important subject in childbirth and parenting collections, this is highly recommended. Aud: P. (R. Reagan)