Pregnancy and childbirth: an holistic approach to massage and bodywork

Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother. This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors. INDICE: ContentsForeword PrefaceAcknowledgements Contributors Glossary Introduction Section 1: Theory - western and eastern1 Western views of pregnancy 1.1 Changes for the pregnant woman 1.2 Reproductive system 1.3 Neuroendocrine system 1.4 Haemotological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems 1.5 Musculoskeletal system 1.6 Respiratory system 1.7 Renal system 1.8 Gastrointestinal system 1.9 Immune, sensory, nervous, metabolic and integumentary systems 1.10 Embryonic development, fetal growth 1.11 Miscarriage Reflective questions References and further reading2 Western theory of labour2.1 Physiological basis of labour2.2 Stages of labour 2.3 Fetal position/presentation 2.4 Maternal position 2.5 Changes in maternal and fetal systems during labour 2.6 Place of birth: home, hospital or birth centre, waterbirth References 3 Western approach to the postpartum 3.1 Definition of postpartum period and overview of changes 3.2 Female reproductive system 3.3 Neuroendocrine system 3.4 Haemotological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems 3.5 Musculoskeletal system 3.6 Respiratory system 3.7 Renal system, urinary tract, bladder 3.8 Other systems: gastrointestinal and hepatic, nervous, immune, sensory, integumentary 3.9 Infant feeding 3.10 Psychological state and postnatal depression 3.11 Summary and implications References and further reading4 Introduction to the eastern approach4.1 Key theoretical concepts in eastern bodywork, including the importance of the extraordinary vessels in maternity care References 5 Pregnancy from an eastern perspective 5.1 General energy patterns for the mother 5.2 Main energy changes and patterns during pregnancy for the mother5.3 Energy patterns for the fetus 5.4 Changes in the extraordinary vessels 5.5 Changes in the 12 organs and meridians 5.6 Summary of main treatment principles Reflective questions References Further reading 6 Labour from an eastern perspective 6.1 Main energy changes during birth: mother 6.2 Main energy changes during birth: baby 6.3 Changes in theextraordinary vessels: mother and baby 6.4 Changes in the 12 meridians: mother and baby 6.5 Summary of main treatment principles for work to support the natural birth process Reflective questions References 7 The postpartum from an eastern perspective 7.1 General energy patterns for the mother 7.2 Changes in the extraordinary vessels 7.3 Changes in the 12 meridians 7.4 Summary of main treatment principles Reflective questions References and further readingSection2: Practical bodywork8 Introduction to bodywork8.1 Assessment of the maternity client8.2 Orthopaedic assessment and the maternity client 8.3 Positioning, draping and equipment 8.4 Prone, supine, semi-reclining, side-lying 8.5 Forwardleaning and sitting 8.6 Definitions of techniques included in bodywork sections 8.7 Eastern bodywork concepts 8.8 The selection of the base; oil/lotions/wax and the use of essential oils in maternity care; aromatherapy References andfurther reading9 Practical bodywork in pregnancy9.1 Overview and key themes9.2 Specific considerations for each trimester 9.3 How to support women who are going through difficulties 9.4 Overview of practical techniques9.5 Approaches and techniques for different parts of the body 9.6 Head, face, neck and shoulders 9.7 The back9.8 Chest/abdomen and front of body: changes and working principles 9.9 Chest/abdomen and front of body: techniques 9.10 Legs and feet 9.11 Legs, feet, hands and arms: techniques 9.12 Lymphatic work References and further reading10 Practical bodywork in labour10.1 Overview of practical labour work themes10.2 Birth preparation work10.3 Specific considerations for supporting different stages of labour10.4 Bodywork techniques for different stages of labour 10.5 Approaches and techniques for different areas of the body Reflective question References and further reading11 Practical bodywork in the postpartum 11.1 Benefits of postnatal work 11.2 Overview of practical postnatal work themes 11.3 Specific considerations for supporting different postnatal periods 11.4 Cautions in the early postnatal period 11.5 Overview of practical techniques and their suitability at different stages postnatally11.6 Approaches and techniques for different areas of the body 11.7 Working with scars References and further reading12 Aftercare and self-care 12.1 Benefits of aftercare 12.2 Breathing and visualisation 12.3 Exercise12.4 Touch, including shiatsu and massage Reflective questionsReferences 13 The medical approach to labour 13.1 The medical model of labour 13.2 Monitoring in labour 13.3 Induction 13.4 Pain relief 13.5 Assisted delivery 13.6 Management of the third stage Reflective questions References and further reading14 Working with higher risk maternity clients 14.1 Definition of 'higher risk' pregnancy 14.2 Medical conditions existingprior to pregnancy 14.3 Issues arising during pregnancy 14.4 Chromosomal and developmental abnormalities of the fetus 14.5 Complications of labour and delivery References 15 Professional issues 15.1 Setting up a maternity-focused bodywork practice Reflective exercise 15.2 Scope of practice: the bodyworker as maternity care providerReference Appendix 1: Useful contacts and resources Index

• ISBN: 978-0-7020-3055-0
• Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 440
• Fecha Publicación: 22/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés