Authors: Magnus Murphy, Carol L. Wasson
Almost every woman who has experienced vaginal childbirth has sustained some damage to her "pelvic floor"-the network of muscles, fascia, and nerves at the base of the pelvis that provides support for the pelvic and
intra-abdominal muscles. Although in most women the damage suffered from natural childbirth is mild, an increasingly large proportion of childbearing women are experiencing more serious consequences: continuous urinary and anal incontinence, sexual dysfunction,
chronic pelvic pain and sagging, and protruding (prolapsed) pelvic organs, among
other symptoms. Since such conditions are embarrassing, women are often reluctant to discuss their discomfort even with physicians and many
This book is written for women- young and old, pregnant or not. It is about a common and often debilitating condition that is misunderstood and a source of confusion and shame. It will unveil the
In the US - almost no option is given to having an elective c-section. When I first told my dr. that I want to have a c-section rather than "natural" childbirth, he nearly fell on his back. This book