Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy
A practical approach to maternity care and natural remedies
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:21st Dec '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This essential guide provides insights into managing postdates pregnancy, focusing on complementary therapies and the balance of care for women. Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy is invaluable for professionals.
This guide delves into the complexities of postdates pregnancy, examining the nuances of labor induction and the common wish among many women to avoid it. The author, Denise Tiran, presents a balanced view that incorporates both midwifery care and obstetric management for women who are overdue, providing a comprehensive perspective on this significant aspect of maternity care.
In Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy, Tiran explores a variety of complementary therapies and natural remedies that may assist in promoting spontaneous labor. The book not only highlights the potential effectiveness of these approaches but also engages in a critical discussion about their safety. This is particularly relevant for women who often turn to self-administered remedies during their pregnancy journey.
Richly illustrated with case studies and supported by references to authoritative review papers, this book serves as an essential resource for midwives and maternity professionals. It offers valuable insights into the management of postdates pregnancies, ensuring that practitioners are well-equipped to support their clients through this often challenging experience.
Dr Denise Tiran has once again written a must have book for health professional's wishing to safely integrate complementary therapies within post dates midwifery care. -- Claire Mayhead, Midwife and owner of Serenity Birth Therapies
An essential read, not only for midwives and clinicians but for parents navigating through their pregnancy with hopes and plans for birth. Denise Tiran clearly narrates the pressure women face in relation to "post dates" pregnancy and challenges what has become normal practice. This book promotes reflection and discussion whilst also welcoming options and benefits of complementary therapies to enable choice and a less medicalised approach. With this book, we as professionals can return to being 'with women' to empower and enabling choice to protect normal birth and positive birth experiences. -- Nicola Rai, Senior Nurse and Midwife
An in depth, fascinating book on postdates pregnancy and essential guide to all health professionals who support women in pregnancy, at a time when maternity services are facing a medical induction epidemic. -- Fiona Richmond SRN, RM, Diploma in Midwifery Complementary Therapies NHS Midwife and Business Owner of Fionabirthing (Ante natal education and complementary therapies in Midwifery)
Fascinating...it offers a comprehensive look at these modalities, including real traditional approaches to postdates pregnancy, including foods. Denise's style is refreshingly frank and honest around a subject which is often contentious. With her many years of experience and extremely full references section for each chapter, this is a book that should be on your bookshelf if you have any desire to work with this particular client base. * Jo Kellett, In Essence: Journal of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists *
ISBN: 9781787759817
Dimensions: 244mm x 172mm x 16mm
Weight: 540g
304 pages