| Description |
xix, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Wendy Savage -- Pt. 1. The What, Why and How Does It Feel? of Breech -- 1. What is a breech baby? -- 2. Why are babies breech? -- 3. The wrong way up? The emotional impact of breech -- Pt. 2. Turning Breech Babies -- 4. An introduction to turning breech babies -- 5. External cephalic version (ECV) -- 6. Factors influencing the success of external cephalic version (ECV) -- 7. Self-help and alternative therapies for turning breech babies -- Pt. 3. The Evidence on Vaginal and Caesarean Breech Birth -- 8. Vaginal versus caesarean breech birth: the evidence -- 9. Selection criteria for vaginal breech birth -- 10. The management of vaginal breech birth -- 11. Emergency caesarean section after a trial of labour: not the worst of both worlds? -- Pt. 4. Making a Decision About the Birth and Negotiating for What You Want -- 12. Making your decision about the birth -- 13. Negotiating for the birth you want |
| Summary |
"At last, here is a book on breech birth for parents, obstetricians, midwives and all who come into contact with women carrying breech babies. Benna Waites addresses the whole experience of breech from causes to turning techniques to the options for birth. It engages with the controversial debate on caesarean versus vaginal breech birth and provides a powerful critique of recent evidence which has led to an increase in caesarean section." "The book encourages parents to make an informed choice about the birth they want." "For professionals, this book is an essential resource on breech, deepening knowledge and encouraging a critical examination of their own approach to breech and improving the quality of care they are able to offer to parents of breech babies."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-215) and index |
| Subject |
Labor (Obstetrics) -- Complications.
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Labor (Obstetrics)
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Breech delivery.
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Breech Presentation.
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Delivery, Obstetric.
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| LC no. |
2004272832 |
| ISBN |
1853435635 |
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