The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer, Rhonda Wheeler Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
Book Review: this book isn't for everyone....
Summary: 1 Stars
it certainly wasn't for me. I was hoping to find (and since have, in a different book) helpful information and tips on how to deliver my baby without inducement, epidural, or other medical intervention. Henci Goer's book is about what she feels is wrong with the medical establishment. While her information may or may not be true, it is irrelevent to me... I would have appreciated a more positive approach to what one can do to prepare for a "better birth" (as the title offers) versus her negative approach to what is wrong with current medical practice. The book I ended up buying that has been incredibly helpful, non-preachy, unbiased, and comforting is "Easing Labor Pain - The complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth" by Adrienne Lieberman. It is unopinionated and very positive and is making me look forward to the birth of my first child and also giving me the encouragement and helpful tips I hoped to find on natural childbirth.Book Review: TEN STARS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to give this book TEN stars. While pregnant, I read a lot of books. This one was outstanding. I cannot stress how important I think it is for every pregnant woman to read this book. Neither your doctor nor your pregnancy/childbirth class will provide you with all the information you need. This book will. I read it on a whim, and I feel so lucky that I did. It is full of information you NEED to know (and that most women don't).
An aspect of this book that also makes it stand out from the rest is that the author doesn't ask you to trust her opinion -- she provides you with extensive references for the sources of her information.
WONDERFUL!
In the future, I am going to buy this for every pregnant friend.
Book Review: A must have for all pregnant women!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best book for pregnant women! It puts other books to shame.I burned my What To Expect books since they are full of misinformation. Henci Goer tells it like it is!
Book Review: A little overbearing
Summary: 3 Stars
I read this while PG and I have to say now I realise a good part of it was true. HOWEVER, it really can make a person already nervous a little over paranoid of things that if you deliver in a hospital you won't have control over anyway. It was a good book and had good references of research. Kinda pushy on the unassisted side of delivering options.Book Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must read. Pregnant women in America are simply not informed of the risks (and degredations) of current obstetric practices: they are not informed of their options and their rights. American doctors intervene in 90% of pregnancies yet America ranks only 23rd among the nations of the world in good outcomes (both mother and baby healthy). Holland, in contrast, uses obstetricians only 30% of the time, in the cases when they are really needed and Holland ranks #1 among nations as the safest place to give birth. Read why. It's fascinating and ultimately empowering for women.