Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Childbirth

2 Edición - 12 de enero de 2000
Última edición
Autores: Denise Tiran, Sue Mack
Idioma: Inglés

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… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

History and background are given for each therapy, using a specifically midwifery perspective

Contraindications 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 approaches

De interès para

Student and qualified midwives

Índice

Homeopathy · Osteopathy · Chiropractic · Acupuncture · Herbal Medicine · Massage and Aromatherapy · Reflexology · Shiatsu · Hypnotherapy · Hydrotherapy · Complementary Therapies for theRelief of Physical and Emotional Stress · Other Therapies - Bach Flower Remedies · Alexander Technique · Conclusion · Appendices - Quick Reference Chart, Useful Addresses.

Detalles del producto

Edición: 2
Última edición
Publicado: 12 de enero de 2000
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

Denise Tiran

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Chief Executive Office/Education Director, Expectancy, London; Visiting Professor, Qingdao Huikang School of Nursing, Shanghai, China

Sue Mack