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Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth

By: Denise Tiran

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Paperback | 20 January 2010 | Edition Number 1

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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 FEATURES

Case 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-fertility

Covers legalities and ethical issues.

Fully evidence-based Focuses on safety Academic Includes Case histories to illustrate points discussed in the text Charts, Tables and diagrams used throughout for ease of learning Relevant anatomy, physiology and conventional care covered Section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility Legalities and ethical issues Professional accountability

Industry Reviews

"This book is carefully thought out, detailed and practical with all relevant safety issues considered. Whereas there is insuffient research in RZT to describe this text as a guide for evidence-based practice, the author has sought to give a scientific rationale for such an approach coupled with evidence available to date from case reports... Clearly this book is aimed at midwives and practising reflexologists, although it would be of interest to an expectant mother who might want to understand what RZT can offer her in maternity care." Focus on Complementary and Alternative Therapy, June 2010 "This book's strength comes from combining information about reflexology treatments, case studies and links to relevant research... very thorough in the explanations related to body organs and systems." International Therapist Magazine, April 2011

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Non-Fiction Medicine Clinical & Internal Medicine Gynaecology & Obstetrics Family & Health Fitness & Diet Massage Popular Medicine & Health Women's Health Complementary Medicine Mind, Body, Spirit Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health

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Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xii
Theoretical Background to Structural Reflex Zone Therapy	p. 1
Introduction to reflexology	p. 1
Mechanism of action of reflexology	p. 3
Types of reflexology	p. 7
Reflex zone therapy	p. 10
Introducing structural reflex zone therapy	p. 12
The evidence base for reflexology	p. 20
Conclusion	p. 22
Clinical Practice of Structural Reflex Zone Therapy in Maternity Care	p. 23
Aims of structural reflex zone therapy in pregnancy and childbirth	p. 23
Professional issues for midwives and reflexologists	p. 25
Preparation for treating pregnant and childbearing women with structural reflex zone therapy	p. 31
Contraindications and precautions	p. 37
Reflex zone therapy treatment sequence	p. 46
Reactions to treatment	p. 54
Reflex Zones used in Structural Reflex Zone Therapy for Maternity Care	p. 58
Relaxation points	p. 60
Pituitary gland	p. 62
Reproductive organs	p. 64
Diagnostic potential of the reflex zones for the reproductive organs	p. 68
Head and neck	p. 71
Musculoskeletal system	p. 72
Lymphatic system	p. 76
Renal tract	p. 76
Gastrointestinal tract	p. 78
Endocrine system	p. 79
Hepato-biliary system	p. 80
Cardio-respiratory system	p. 81
Structural Reflex Zone Therapy for Pregnancy	p. 83
Introduction	p. 84
Infertility and preconception care	p. 84
Stress, anxiety and panic attacks; tiredness and insomnia	p. 88
Nausea and vomiting; hypersalivation	p. 91
Headaches and migraine; neck pain	p. 98
Heartburn and indigestion	p. 99
Constipation	p. 100
Haemorrhoids	p. 101
Backache, sciatica and symphysis pubis discomfort	p. 104
Oedema and carpal tunnel syndrome	p. 107
Sinus congestion	p. 110
Breech presentation	p. 110
Structural Reflex Zone Therapy for Labour	p. 113
Introduction	p. 113
Pain relief in labour	p. 114
Estimation of the onset of labour with reflex zone therapy	p. 116
Induction and acceleration of labour	p. 117
Retained placenta	p. 123
Structural Reflex Zone Therapy for the Puerperium	p. 126
Introduction	p. 126
Psycho-emotional recovery from birth	p. 128
Musculoskeletal system	p. 131
Uterus and retained products of conception	p. 134
Pelvic floor	p. 135
Kidneys, bladder and micturition	p. 138
Gastrointestinal tract and defaecation	p. 142
Lactation and breastfeeding	p. 143
References, further reading and sources of information	p. 147
Glossary of terms	p. 155
Appendices	p. 158
Suggested treatment sequence for reflex zone therapy relaxation	p. 158
Manipulative techniques for structural reflex zone therapy	p. 159
Structural reflex zone therapy for pregnancy	p. 161
Structural reflex zone therapy for labour	p. 163
Structural reflex zone therapy for the puerperium	p. 165
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