Acupuncture in Midwifery by Sharon Yelland

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First published in 1996; Second Edition 2005; 106 pages; 22x14 cms;

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Table of Contents; About the Author; Book Reviews

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

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About the Author:

Sharon Yelland is both a practising acupuncturist and qualified midwife in Devon, United Kingdom

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