An edition of "Acupuncture in Midwifery".

This is a new edition of "Acupuncture in Midwifery".

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