Henci Goer
Henci Goer is an American author who writes about pregnancy and childbirth. She is the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. Her previous book, Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities is a resource for childbirth professionals. Goer has written consumer education pamphlets and articles for magazines such as Reader's Digest, Birth, Journal of Perinatal Education, Midwifery today with international midwife, and the Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing.[1][2][3] Previously appearing on ParentsPlace.com as the “Birth Guru,” she is currently a resident expert for the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth Forum.[citation needed] Now concentrating on writing and speaking, Goer was a doula (labor support professional) for over 30 years and a Lamaze, (private interest) educator for twenty.[4]
In 1993, she received the National Association of Childbearing Centers Media Award,[5] and in 1995 ASPO/Lamaze presented her with its President's Award in recognition of her book, Obstetric Myths and Research Realities: A Guide to the Medical Literature (1995).
Bibliography[edit]
- Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities: A Guide to the Medical Literature. Westport: Bergin and Garvey, 1995.
- The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. Perigee Books, 1999.
- Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach. Classic Day Publishing, 2012.
- Labor Pain: What's Your Best Strategy?: Get the Data. Make a Plan. Take Charge of Your Birth. S Press, 2022
References[edit]
- ^ Goer, Henci, The Assault on Normal Birth: The OB Disinformation Campaign Archived 2008-09-21 at the Wayback Machine Issue 63, Autumn 2002, midwiferytoday.com
- ^ https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6602107106
- ^ https://homesweethomebirth.com/blog/hencigoer
- ^ About Henci GoerArchived 3 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine Lamaze International, Accessed 10/12/08
- ^ https://assets.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/aabc/pdfs-and-documents/AABC_Achievement_Awards.pdf
External links[edit]
- Informed Choice In Childbirth Official website
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