Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy (PDF)

In all areas of medicine, more and more health care professionals are turning to complementary medicine as an effective, gentle means of increasing their patients' comfort and wellness. In pregnancy and childbirth in particular, the successful combination of traditional Chinese and Western-based methods has helped countless women through this extraordinary time in their lives. -

Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy offers busy practitioners an accessible guide to the myriad ways in which these time-tested methods can both enhance and ease a pregnant woman's experience - before, during and after delivery. -

With an engaging and lucid style, this book begins with a concise, yet thorough explanation of the underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Against this backdrop, the author guides the reader step-by-step through the treatment of a wide array of conditions, such as
- Hyperemesis and heartburn;
- Preterm labor and preeclampsia;
- Dysfunctional labor and post partum depression;
- Dysmenorrhoe, migraine and infections. --

Acupuncture in Pregnancy features:

- Useful descriptions of how TCM treats complications of pregnancy and post-partum;
- Jargon-free descriptions of complex principles and applications;
- User-friendly illustrations showing the precise location of acupuncture points;
- Detailed descriptions and diagrams of needling depth and direction;
- Tips and practical advice on how to combine TCM and traditional Western-based medicine;
- Easy-to-find information for quick reference in a clinical setting;
- A practice-oriented introduction to Qi gong;
- Supplemental information on Chinese dietetics;
- Ideal for gynecologists, obstetricians, nurses, midwives, doulas, chiropractors, and occupational therapists. --

Whether as an introduction to the topic or as a handy reference for practitioners, Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy is an essential resource for all those wishing to enhance the best Western-based medical treatment can offer through the addition of Chinese Medicine. --

Ideal for gynecologists, obstetricians, nurses, midwives, doulas, chiropractors, and occupational therapists.