"*The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth* puts the power of the latest scientific research into the hands of women to help them discern the facts from the myths and make informed decisions about their maternity care." -- Maureen P. Corry, M.P.H. Executive Director, Maternity Center Association"In Henci Goer, thinking women have a champion, and maternity caregivers have a challenger. Henci has applied her impressive intellect, wisdom, writing skills, common sense, and wit to produce *The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth*. She analyzes and makes sense of a prodigious amount of recent obstetric research, boils it down, and summarizes its findings. And, on the basis of these findings, she makes practical recommendations for better births. Not one to pull the wool over anyone's eyes, Henci lets the reader in on her whole thinking process, providing scientific references, summaries of the articles, and logical recommendations--all in a highly readable, user-friendly format." -- Penny Simkin, P.T. internationally known speaker, birth educator, doula, doula-trainer co-author of *Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn* and author of *The Birth Partner*"With the help of this book, any intelligent person can obtain the information necessary to make informed choices. This unique book will provide the tools and confidence to have the best possible birth experience." -- Don Creevy, M.D., FACOG obstetrician-gynecologist Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University Medical SchoolAbout the AuthorHenci Goer is a certified Lamaze instructor and a doula (professional labor support). She is a founding member of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, a group made up of organizations and individuals involved with maternity care in the US and fighting for a mother-friendly childbirth environment. Her articles on pregnancy and childbirth have appeared in Readers Digest and Childbirth Instructor Magazine. For twenty years, Goer has been a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator and labor support professional (doula). why do i love reading books The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Rachel HolleyLots of great information here for you to make your own educated decisions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MarMonEvery women needs to read this book!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good for those exploring alternative birth choicesBy JessieThis is a great book for those who haven't decided how they'd like to give birth, and are exploring their choices. There is very accurate information and resources with links to the research. Very helpful for anyone who likes to look into the actual studies. For anyone who has already done research into natural birth, and made the decision to birth naturally, this book can feel redundant at times. Otherwise, extremely informative, great book that advocates natural birth choices.