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As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth—it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice.
Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers:
"...based on the latest medical studies and literature, provides clear, concise information on tests, procedures, and treatments...covers cesareans, ultrasound, inducing labor, IVs, epidurals, episiotomies, midwives, & much more."
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
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Asd Fahd
reviewed The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth on February 12, 2008 The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
This book was so helpful! While Goer clearly states her bias for "natural" childbirth in the introduction (in a very nice, straightforward way), as someone who hasn't ruled out an epidural, I didn't find this book in the least bit alarmist or slanted. In fact, if I was convinced by the end of the book that the fewer medical interventions the better, it was only because of Goer's meticulous research, which appears both in a bulleted summary at the end of each chapter and in a long annotated bibliography at the end of the book.
The other thing I really liked about this book is it isn't all or nothing. Goer doesn't just list an epidural's benefits (near total pain relief, relaxation that might help progress labor) and the drawbacks (it's more likely to slow labor down, cause many more interventions, each with their risks, etc.), she also gives a list of ways to reduce risks associated with an epidural should you chose to get one.
For some, reading all of these details about labor and the research behind it may feel overwhelming. But to my information-hungry mind, it was exactly what I needed to calm my nerves. Having read this book, I feel better prepared to make informed decisions without the pressure of an emotional philosophy behind them.
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