"Bailliere's Midwives Dictionary" has been an invaluable educational and professional resource for generations of midwives and students. Now in its Tenth Edition, the "Dictionary" has been radically but sensitively revised to include well over 100 new terms and definitions, reflecting the vast array of changes and developments in midwifery ...
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 ...
"Clinical Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth", 2nd Edition presents a comprehensive and research-based exploration of the safe, effective and appropriate administration of essential oils in pregnancy, labour and the puerperium. Written specifically for all those caring for pregnant and childbearing women using aromatherapy, whether working ...
Many women suffer from pregnancy sickness, with symptoms ranging from mild, temporary nausea to persistent and severe vomiting. Gestational sickness is, however, attributed to physiological rather than pathological which causes obstetricians to dismiss it as a "minor" disorder, yet for many expectant mothers it has a profound impact on their daily ...
Explains how everything from acupuncture to yoga, aromatherapy to homeopathy, can be used to treat the everyday discomforts that can make pregnancy miserable.
This is a unique textbook of reflexology for students undertaking a full or short course (either at diploma or degree level) in reflexology. The book will: critically review the origins and theories of reflexology; examine the therapeutic relationship and a model of working with patients using reflexology, in a health care setting; explore the ...
"A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine" provides a pocket-size quick reference of CAM, allowing conventional and complementary health practitioners to ascertain: what the CAM intervention is; what it does; and, contraindications, precautions and interactions. With entries grouped under therapies, the guide provides easy access to many ...
Make your pregnancy an enjoyable experience "Teach Yourself Positive Pregnancy" covers all stages of pregnancy, from preconception to postbirth. It offers you reassuring advice on everything from what to eat to how to return to work.
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