Acupuncture in Midwifery, 2nd Edition
By Sharon Yelland, RN, RM, CAcC, MBAcC
154 pp., 50 ills., Copyright 2005
ISBN:0750654139
Description
The latest information on the use of acupuncture in midwifery.
Key Features
Written specifically for midwives by a practising acupuncturist who is also a qualified midwife
Updated and expanded in the light of new developments and increasing understanding of acupuncture
Relates the use of acupuncture specifically to areas surrounding pregnancy and childbirth
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Dr Michel Odent
Introduction to Acupuncture in Midwifery
Chapter 1
The Theory Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The History of Acupuncture
The Application of Acupuncture
Diagnosis & Causes of Disease
Chapter 2
Dietary Therapy
The Scientific Appraisal of Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Antenatal problems
Acupuncture for Preconception and Infertility
Chapter 3
Contraindications and Safety
Moxibustion and Breech Presentation
Case Studies
Guidelines and Safety of Moxibustion
Chapter 4
Acupuncture for Labour and Delivery
Auricular Acupuncture
Case Studies
Chapter 5
Induction of Labour
Case Studies
Acupuncture anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Chapter 6
Postnatal conditions treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children
Case Studies
Conclusion
Chapter 7
Training
Registration
Professional Issues
Insurance
Chapter 8
Setting up a service in the NHS
References/Further reading
Appendix - Addresses of Training Colleges and Other
Useful Addresses
Index