Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section

Print length: 318 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Pr
Publication date: 22 April 2025

Name: Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section
SKU: 9780063264427
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SKU: 9780063264427

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Discover the untold story of the cesarean section in “Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section” by Rachel Somerstein. This incisive book delves into the science, history, and disturbing realities of America’s most common surgery. Somerstein shares her personal traumatic C-section experience, uncovering how a “routine” procedure can go terribly wrong. With one in three births now a C-section, this book reveals the disproportionate impact on women of color and the lack of information available to expectant mothers. Through investigative journalism and historical context, Somerstein exposes systemic failures, the disregard for pregnant women’s agency, and the cultural attitudes surrounding surgical birth. Learn about VBAC, pain management, family planning, the role of midwives, and the myths of natural childbirth. Empower yourself with knowledge about the risks, benefits, and alternatives for informed decisions about pregnancy and birth.

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