| Clinical Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth presents a comprehensive and research-based exploration of the safe, effective and appropriate administration of essential oils in pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium.
Written specifically for all those caring for pregnant and chilbearing women using aromatherapy whether working in conventional maternity care or complementary medicine, this detailed and research-based book builds on the success of the last edition, Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice.
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AUTHOR INFORMATION
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Denise Tiran, RGN, RM, ADM, MTD, PGCEA, is a Principal lecturer in complementary therapies and midwifery at the University of Greenwich, London, UK.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Incorporation of aromatherapy into professional pregnancy and childbirth care
The Science of Aromatherapy in Professional Practice
- Extraction, quality, and storage of essential oils
- Properties and constituents of essential oils
- Effects of essential oils on the body
- Safety in essential oils in pregnancy and childbirth
The Art of Aromatherapy in Professional Practice
- Administration of essential oils
- Using essential oils in professional practice
Appendix 1: Essential oils suitable for pregnancy and childbirth
Appendix 2: Glossary of terms and properties of essential oils
Appendix 3: Useful addresses | |
