| Description |
1 online resource (354 pages) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Foreword by Debra Betts -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. A Brief Introduction to EAM: Vital Substances and Pathological Processes -- 3. The Events of Birth -- 4. Yin Birth, Yang Birth: The Five Main Birth Types and Their Challenges -- 5. Birth Basics: Core Methods for Integrative Labor Support -- 6. Additional Methods for Problem-Solving in Birth -- 7. Differential Analysis of Prolonged Labor -- 8. Preparation and Practice -- Appendix A: Acupressure Point Locations and Names -- Appendix B: Moxibustion for Breech Presentation |
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Appendix C: Moxibustion for Threatened Miscarriage -- Appendix D: Labor Preparation -- Appendix E: Postpartum Care -- Appendix F: Glossary of Medical Terms -- Subject Index -- Author Index -- Blank Page |
| Summary |
For acupuncturists and birth professionals, this engaging book explains how yin/yang and other principles of Chinese medicine can improve birth experiences and outcomes. It includes information on what happens before, during and after birth from both a biomedical and Chinese medical perspective, and a toolkit of treatment strategies for birth work |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857013170 |
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0857013173 |
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