Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice Contributor(s): Tiran, Denise (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848192886 ISBN-13: 9781848192881 Publisher: Singing Dragon OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Health & Fitness | Pregnancy & Childbirth |
Dewey: 618.206 |
LCCN: 2016001393 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Aromatherapy is increasingly incorporated into midwifery practice, particularly in midwife-led units. It is the most commonly used therapy by midwives and birthing practitioners but access to up-to-date safety information is limited. Almost 90% of women may be using complementary therapies during pregnancy and birth and so it is very important that midwives are aware of safe and appropriate use based on contemporary evidence. This book covers safety, effectiveness, evidence, benefits and risks, and legal, ethical and professional issues related to incorporating aromatherapy into maternity care. Useful charts and tables are included for quick reference in clinical practice, making this is the ultimate handbook for using aromatherapy in midwifery practice. The scientific basis behind aromatherapy, including relevant anatomy and physiology, chemistry and pharmacology are covered, as well as a critical appraisal of the contemporary research evidence supporting the use of aromatherapy in maternity care. Essential oil profiles of the oils that can be safely used in pregnancy, birth and postnatally are also included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tiran, Denise: - Denise Tiran MSc RM PGCEA is a midwifery lecturer, complementary practitioner and an international authority on maternity complementary medicine. She is Educational Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of accredited courses for midwives on aromatherapy and other complementary therapies. Denise is also editor of the acclaimed Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, now in its 13th edition. |