Short description
A guide to the use of complementary therapies for pregnancy and childbirth. It covers homeopathy, osteopathy, the chiropractic approach, acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, aromatherapy, hypnosis, shiatsu, hydrotherapy, Bach flower remedies and the Alexander Technique.
Long description
Features: * Written specifically and carefully for midwives and aromatherapists who apply the use of essential oils in their professional practice. * Research-based and detailed, as well as clear and practical. * Includes enough physiology and anatomy to be fully accessible to aromatherapist readers. * Written by a midwife, aromatherapist and teacher of considerable experience. New to this edition: * Now expanded and revised to appeal both to midwives and professional aromatherapists. * More on physiology relating directly to obstetrics. Physiology is included where appropriate (e.g. treatment of backache, there is an explanation of changes which occur in pregnancy) rather than as a stand-alone chapter, so that full links are made between theory and clinical reality. * More on baby massage.