Henci Goer is an A.S.P.O.-certified childbirth educator and doula (professional provider of labor support). She is the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. Her previous book, Obstetric Myths vs. Research Realities, is a highly acclaimed resource for childbirth professionals, and she is an acknowledged expert on evidence-based maternity care. A medical writer, Goer has written numerous pamphlets and magazine articles for her fellow professionals and for expectant couples.