Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

A comprehensive review of both orthodox and complementary management options for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Nausea and vomiting is one of the earliest, commonest and most distressing symptoms associated with pregnancy. However, it is often dismissed as a normal consequence of early pregnancy without acknowledging the immense impact it can have on women and their families.

In her latest book, Denise Tiran examines both traditional and complementary approaches to the care of women with this distressing condition. Different theories on the causes of nausea in pregnancy, as well as the current evidence supporting the use of acupuncture, reflexology, herbal remedies and hypnotherapy are discussed. No idea or theory is discarded and all are properly researched and analysed, with no preconceived ideas or artificial categorisation applied.

Finally, the author draws together the two themes of orthodoxy and alternative medicine to present an integrated and holistic approach to care in which complementary therapies can be integrated into conventional maternity care in order to enhance the care of pregnant women.

Features
* A new approach to the management of a common problem in pregnancy
Covers both orthodox and complementary approaches to treatment
Written by an acknowledged expert in the field
Includes an 'Inventory for Practice' guide

Chapter one The Conventional Approach
Chapter two The Complementary Approach
Chapter three The Nutritional Approach
Chapter four Acupuncture and the Traditional Chinese Medicine
Approach
Chapter five The Phytotherapeutic Approach
Chapter six The Homeopathic Approach
Chapter seven The Structural Approach
Chapter eight The Psychological Approach
Chapter nine The Tiran Integrated Approach
Glossary
Useful Addresses and Resources