The Irish Caesarean and VBAC Guide

1 in 4 Mothers in Ireland will give birth by caesarean this year. In Tracy Donegan's latest guide to birth in Ireland she explores the epidemic of surgical births in Ireland and the growing number of women choosing VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). The Irish Caesarean and VBAC Guide provides answers to the many overwhelming questions associated with caesarean birth and VBAC. Informative and supportive, The Irish Caesarean and VBAC Guide critically examines the risks and benefits of surgical birth and VBAC in an easy to read format for all expectant parents to consider when making informed decisions about their care. o Tips from Irish women - what they wish they'd known. o Strategies to help you avoid an unnecessary caesarean. o How you can have a positive caesarean birth. o Recovering from a caesarean birth - healing physically and emotionally. o Breastfeeding and caesarean birth. o Once a caesarean always a caesarean? o VBAC in Ireland - how to stack the odds in your favour of a safe, empowering VBAC. o The latest research and recommendations for safer caesareans and VBAC.