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 FEATURESCase 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-fertilityCovers legalities and ethical issues. INDICE: Chapter 1 Theoretical Background to Structural Reflex Zone TherapyIntroduction to reflexology Mechanism of action of reflexology Types of reflexology Reflex zone therapy Introducing Structural Reflex Zone TherapyThe evidence-base for reflexologyConclusion Chapter 2 Clinical Practice of Structural Reflex Zone Therapy in Maternity Care Aims of Structural RZT in pregnancy and childbirth Professional issues for midwives and reflexologists Preparation fortreating pregnant and childbearing women with Structural RZTContraindicationsand precautions Structural RZT treatment sequenceReactions to treatment Chapter 3 Reflex zones used in Structural Reflex Zone therapy for maternity careRelaxation pointsPituitary glandReproductive organs Diagnostic potential of the reflex zones for the reproductive organsHead and neckMusculoskeletal systemLymphatic system Renal tract Gastrointestinal tract Endocrine systemHepato-biliary systemCardio-respiratory system Chapter 4 Structural Reflex zone therapy forpregnancy Introduction Infertility and preconception care Stress, anxiety andpanic attacks; tiredness and insomniaNausea and vomiting, hyper-salivationHeadaches and migraine; neck painHeartburn and indigestionConstipationHaemorrhoidsBackache, sciatica and symphysis pubis discomfortOedema and carpal tunnel syndromeSinus congestion Breech presentation Chapter 5 Structural Reflex zone therapy for labour Introduction Pain relief in labourEstimation of the onset of labour with RZTInduction and acceleration of labourRetained placenta Chapter 6 Structural Reflex zone therapy for the puerperium Introduction Psycho-emotional recovery from birth Musculoskeletal system Uterus and retained products ofconceptionPelvic floorKidneys, bladder and micturition Gastrointestinal tractand defaecation Lactation and breastfeeding References, further reading and sources of information Glossary of terms Appendices Suggested treatment sequence for RZT relaxation Manipulative techniques for Structural reflex zone therapyStructural Reflex zone therapy for pregnancyStructural Reflex zone therapy for labourStructural Reflex zone therapy for the puerperium
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-3110-6
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 20/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés