This title offers an accessible, informative, and thoroughly researched guide for women considering caesarean delivery. Caesarean delivery is often portrayed as an emergency procedure, which a woman must only resort to if she cannot deliver naturally. ''Choosing Cesarean'' argues that this attitude is misguided. While not promoting Caesarean delivery as the best or safest option for all women, it makes a convincing case that surgery is a legitimate decision for informed woman to make. By offering a wealth of medical evidence from around the world, it demonstrates that a Caesarean delivery, although the individual risks are different in each case, is no less safe than a natural birth. Written in accessible, jargon-free language, and including expert advice for preparation and recovery, a helpful glossary of medical terms, and an intensively researched reference section, ''Choosing Cesarean'' is a superb resource for all expectant women and their families.