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Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth,

Edition 1

By Denise Tiran, HonDUniv, FRCM, MSc, RM, PGCEA

Publication Date: 20 Jan 2010

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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.

Key Features

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

About the author

By Denise Tiran, HonDUniv, FRCM, MSc, RM, PGCEA, Chief Executive Office/Education Director, Expectancy, London and Visiting Professor, Qingdao Huikang School of Nursing, Shanghai, China

Chapter 1 Theoretical Background to Structural Reflex Zone Therapy

Introduction to reflexology

Mechanism of action of reflexology

Types of reflexology

Reflex zone therapy

Introducing Structural Reflex Zone Therapy

The evidence-base for reflexology

Conclusion

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 for treating pregnant and childbearing women with Structural RZT

Contraindications and precautions

Structural RZT treatment sequence

Reactions to treatment

Chapter 3 Reflex zones used in Structural Reflex Zone therapy for maternity care

Relaxation points

Pituitary gland

Reproductive organs

Diagnostic potential of the reflex zones for the reproductive organs

Head and neck

Musculoskeletal system

Lymphatic system

Renal tract

Gastrointestinal tract

Endocrine system

Hepato-biliary system

Cardio-respiratory system

Chapter 4 Structural Reflex zone therapy for pregnancy

Introduction

Infertility and preconception care

Stress, anxiety and panic attacks; tiredness and insomnia

Nausea and vomiting, hyper-salivation

Headaches and migraine; neck pain

Heartburn and indigestion

Constipation

Haemorrhoids

Backache, sciatica and symphysis pubis discomfort

Oedema and carpal tunnel syndrome

Sinus congestion

Breech presentation

Chapter 5 Structural Reflex zone therapy for labour

Introduction

Pain relief in labour

Estimation of the onset of labour with RZT

Induction and acceleration of labour

Retained placenta

Chapter 6 Structural Reflex zone therapy for the puerperium

Introduction

Psycho-emotional recovery from birth

Musculoskeletal system

Uterus and retained products of conception

Pelvic floor

Kidneys, bladder and micturition

Gastrointestinal tract and 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 therapy

Structural Reflex zone therapy for pregnancy

Structural Reflex zone therapy for labour

Structural Reflex zone therapy for the puerperium

Book 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

ISBN: 9780702031106

Page Count: 256

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