Complementary therapies for pregnancy and childbirth
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Complementary therapies for pregnancy and childbirth
Baillière Tindall, c1995
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
An increasing number of women are using complementary therapies during pregnancy and childbirth. This has led to a dramatic increase in the degree to which midwives need to be aware of such therapies in order to provide informed, holistic care. This research-based textbook written specifically for midwives comprehensively introduces the following range of complementary therapies: massage and aromatherapy; reflexology; water births; shiatsu herbal medicine; homoeopathy; acupuncture; and osteopathy. There are also chapters on dealing with stress, and attitudes to complementary medicine. Furthermore, it examines not only the range of applications in pregnancy and labour, but also to newborn babies, where relevant. Legal and practice issues, to conform with the professional bodies' standards and regulations, are also explored.
Table of Contents
- An Overview of Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Childbirth, Denise Tiran
- Massage and Aromatherapy
- Reflexology in Midwifery Practice
- Complementary Therapies for the Relief of Stress
- The Uses of Hydrotherapy in Today's Midwifery Practice
- Shiatsu
- Women as Midwives and Herbalists
- Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Acupuncture
- Osteopathy
- Attitudes to Complementary Therapy.
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