TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tiran,Denise
ED  - VLeBooks
TI  - Reflexology in pregnancy and childbirth
SN  - 9780702047893 (e-book)
AV  - RG556 .T57 2010
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Edinburgh
PB  - Churchill Livingstone
KW  - Reflexology (Therapy)
KW  - Pregnancy
KW  - Childbirth
KW  - Massage
KW  - methods
KW  - Natural Childbirth
KW  - Prenatal Care
KW  - Reproduction
KW  - physiology
KW  - Health and Wellbeing
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Nursing
KW  - thema
KW  - Complementary medicine
KW  - Midwifery
KW  - Women's health
KW  - Pregnancy, birth & baby care: advice & issues
KW  - Reflexology
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780702031106; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - This work offers an introduction to the subject of reflexology and, specifically, to structural reflex zone therapy, including a revision of the zones and points on the feet which are used in treatment and its application to the care of pregnant, childbearing and newly-delivered mothers; Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a definitive text on the safe and appropriate use of reflex zone therapy in pregnancy, labour and the puerperium, focusing on evidence-based practice, professional accountability and application of a comprehensive knowledge of the therapy related to reproductive physiology. Denise Tiran, an experienced midwife, reflex zone therapist, university lecturer and Director of Expectancy - the Expectant Parents' Complementary Therapies Consultancy - has an international reputation in the field of maternity complementary therapies, has researched and written extensively on reflexology, and has treated nearly 5000 pregnant women with structural reflex zone therapy. KEY FEATURES Case histories to ease application of theory to practice Charts, tables and diagrams are used throughout for ease of learning Includes a section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility Covers legalities and ethical issues. Fully evidence-based Focuses on safety Academic Includes Case histories to illustrate points discussed in the text Charts, Tables and diagrams used throughout for ease of learning Relevant anatomy, physiology and conventional care covered Section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility Legalities and ethical issues Professional accountability
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