The book examines: - why the research shows so little benefit for physiologic care and so little harm from medical - model management - what's behind the cesarean epidemic - what the research establishes as optimal care for initiating labor,
facilitating labor progress, guarding maternal and fetal safety, birthing the baby, and promoting safety for mother and baby after the
birth - the true, quantified risks of primary cesarean surgery, planned VBAC versus elective repeat cesarean, instrumental
vaginal delivery, and regional analgesia - how the organization of the maternity care system adversely impacts care outcomes
There is advice online about how to find someone who will
facilitate a natural or
vaginal birth, but no questions to ask that will help you find a doctor to support you through the ups and the downs.