Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Childbirth

By Sue Mack, Denise Tiran, Denise Tiran MSc ADM PGCEA RM RGN

MSc ADM PGCEA RM RGN, et al.

Book Overview

There has been a rapid increase in the interest of safe complementary and alternative approaches to healthcare in pregnancy and childbirth. For those working in maternity care who seek the evidence base for therapeutic approaches, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of complementary therapies, and their application to expectant andnew mothers and their babies.History and background are given for each therapy, using a specifically midwifery perspectiveContraindications and appropriate conditions to treat are specified
Up-to-date research is included, as more research is available than ever before and so the midwife has to be able to make accurate assessments based on evidence.Legislative and professional conduct issues are covered, putting the information into a clear midwifery context and giving guidelines to enable the midwife to deal confidently with new therapeutic approachesComprehensively updated with new research studies where availableNew chapters on chiropractic, hypnotherapy, Bach flower remedies, Alexander technique

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702023280
• ISBN13: 9780702023286
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.8"