Ever Since I Had My Baby: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing the Most Common Physical Aftereffects of Pregnancy and Childbirth

By Roger Goldberg

Now women have it all a much-needed book covering an undiscussed part of women s health, a book that beautifully explains the common and distressing problems of prolapse and incontinence. Finally, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609808729
• ISBN13: 9780609808726
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

lots of information without bias

This book will make your anatomy and your treatment options clear to you, and provide a great foundation to talk with your doctor about anal or urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, or other problems. It gives you advice about how to even FIND a doctor. The author seems to love his work, which makes incontinence seem like just another treatable problem rather than a reason for embarassment and shame. The author is aware of the politics and passion regarding vaginal vs. caesarean births, and addresses the topic in an even-handed way. He outlines childbirth practices to avoid because they can be harmful to your pelvic floor (such as routine epsiotomies) and wisely includes a section on "preventive obstetrics," (a fascinating way to think of it). He also discusses the controversial issue of offering elective C sections in a fairly even-handed way. I am a big believer in vaginal childbirth and wanted to peg the author into one camp or another, but found it hard to decide which camp he would fall into. His ability to see and discuss both sides fairly is an asset in what can be a highly charged debate. My only criticism is that he often seems to cop out on various issues by saying "more research is needed." It's probably an accurate thing to say, but I and everyone else probably like definitive answers.

Frank discussion of important women's health issues

I wish I'd read this book before my first baby was born. While big drug companies have kept the world informed about men's health issues, nobody seems to mention the common problems caused to women during childbirth - and what to do about them. This book not only gives factual information about female anatomy and how it works, but a detailed discussion of what can go wrong, and how to prevent or fix problems. Much more detailed than a 10 minute appointment with an overbooked OBGYN, and lots of research to provoke important questions when you can see your doctor. Very reassuring for women with many levels of complications.

I enjoyed the book and found it a very good read

I bought this book in order to obtain facts on incontinence and to know what would happen at a doctors office in order to diagnose and cure the problem. I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was to read a book like this and found the author was factual as well as personable. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has an incontinence problem or is pregnant.

first of its kind

I think Dr. Goldberg has written a book that will be a godsend to countless women. The largely unspoken problems he addresses are potentially devastating to women. He has outlined not only treatment options - but preventative measures. The book is well designed and easy to follow. I think it is invaluable