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Obstetrician and gynecologist Magnus Murphy, MD, and journalist/advocate Pauline McDonagh Hull offer a compelling case for surgical delivery as a legitimate birth choice for informed women. By offering a wealth of medical evidence from around the world and thoughtfully countering the many objections detractors have lodged against it, the authors convincingly demonstrate that a planned cesarean birth at thirty-nine- plus weeks is a safe and often preferred alternative to a planned vaginal delivery. An indispensable guide for women, their families, and medical professionals.
Obstetrician and gynecologist Magnus Murphy, MD, and journalist/advocate Pauline McDonagh Hull offer a compelling case for surgical delivery as a legitimate birth choice for informed women. By offering a wealth of medical evidence from around the world and thoughtfully countering the many objections detractors have lodged against it, the authors convincingly demonstrate that a planned cesarean birth at thirty-nine- plus weeks is a safe and often preferred alternative to a planned vaginal delivery. An indispensable guide for women, their families, and medical professionals.
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About the Author-
Magnus Murphy, MD (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), is the author (with Carol L. Wasson) of Pelvic Health and Childbirth: What Every Woman Needs to Know. He is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Calgary. He is also in a private practice specializing in pelvic floor disorders and at the Pelvic Floor Clinic at the Calgary Regional Health Authority. He created the website www.pelvicfloor.com, which provides information on these disorders. Pauline McDonagh Hull (Farnham, Surrey, UK) is editor of www.electivecesarean.com, a Web site that provides specific information on elective cesareans and offers support to women with this birth plan. She also campaigns for recognition of the legitimacy of planned cesareans via her blog www.cesareandebate.blogspot.com. Formerly, she worked as a BBC News broadcast journalist and producer in London.
Reviews-
March 1, 2012
In this title, physician Murphy (obstetrics & gynecology, Univ. of Calgary; coauthor, Pelvic Health and Childbirth: What Every Woman Needs To Know) and former BBC journalist Hull (editor, electivecesarean.com) argue for one particular method of childbirth they think should be available to all women: elective Cesarean sections (C-sections). They are quick to point out that they are not advocating for all women to have C-sections; rather, they want women to be aware of the risks and benefits of vaginal vs. C-section births and make evidence-based choices. Despite the authors' apparent sincerity in their argument and the extensive references they offer to support their case, many readers are unlikely to be swayed. VERDICT This book is unique in its willingness to openly address the risks of vaginal delivery, making it a valuable addition to any pregnancy- and childbirth-related shelf. Expectant mothers should keep the authors' obvious preference toward elective C-sections in mind as they process its information. While this title may not change readers' views of childbirth, it presents an idea worth exploring.--Mindy Rhiger, Mackin Educational Resources, Minneapolis
Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Dr. Jennifer R. Berman
"A must-read for all women."
Ralph W. Hale, MD, Executive vice president, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
"An excellent presentation of the complex issues surrounding maternal request cesarean delivery. . . .The authors have addressed the most common and most debated pros and cons in such detail as to allow the individual patient and her physician to make a truly informed decision."
Dr. Jennifer R. Berman, Urologist and sexual health expert, Berman Women's Wellness Center
"A must-read for all women. Women need to be informed with all information related to elective c-section versus vaginal birth. This book arms women with the information needed to make the choice that suits them best."
Christy Turlington Burns, Director/producer No Woman, No Cry; founder, Every Mother Counts
"As a global maternal health advocate, I hope that all women will someday have more birth options to choose from--and that once a woman has had access to information about her options and makes an informed decision about her birth, the rest of us will stand behind her to support that choice."
Phil Steer, MD, frcog, Emeritus professor, Imperial College London; editor in chief, BJOG, An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
"At last a sensible and 'easy-to-read' book about the pros and cons of cesarean at the mother's request. It reviews the scientific evidence thoroughly enough to satisfy professionals but also explains it in straightforward language for the nonmedical reader."
Dr. Peter De Jong, Consultant obstetrician and gynec
"A thoroughly readable book, beautifully written and well researched. The authors offer a supportive approach with informed decision making. . . . A compelling book I can thoroughly recommend."
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