Medical acupuncture in pregnancy - Ansgar T Roemer

More and more health care professionals in obstetrics and gynecology are
turning to complementary medicine to enhance their patients' comfort and
wellness.

With an emphasis on medical acupuncture, this book 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. Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy begins with a
concise, yet thorough review of basic TCM principles and proceeds to cover
treatments for hyperemesis, preterm labor, preeclampsia, dysfunctional labor,
postpartum depression, dysmenorrhoe, migraine, infections and more!

Whether as
an introduction to the topic or as a handy clinical reference, this text is
essential for obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, acupuncturists, and nurses
who want to optimize patient care options with Chinese medicine.

Special
features:

• High-quality illustrations showing the precise location
  of acupuncture points
  
• Detailed descriptions and diagrams of needling depth
  and direction
  
• Treatment rules and therapeutic guidelines
  
• Easy-to-access format for quick reference in a clinical
  setting
  
• A practice-oriented introduction to Qi gong
  
• Supplemental information on Chinese dietetics