2. Western approach to labour
CHAPTER 2. Western approach to labour Chapter contents 2.1 Physiological basis of labour 64 2.2 Stages of labour 67 2.3 Fetal position/presentation 75 2.4 Maternal position 81 2.5 Changes in…
8. Introduction to bodywork
CHAPTER 8. Introduction to bodywork Chapter contents 8.1 Assessment of the maternity client 181 8.2 Orthopaedic assessment and the maternity client 190 8.3 Positioning, draping andequipment 198 8.4 Prone, supine,…
10. Practical bodywork in labour
CHAPTER 10. Practical bodywork in labour Chapter contents 10.1 Overview of practical labour work themes 283 10.2 Birth preparation work 287 10.3 Specific considerations for supporting different stages of labour…
11. Practical bodywork in the postpartum
CHAPTER 11. Practical bodywork in the postpartum Chapter contents 11.1 Benefits of postnatal work 315 11.2 Overview of practical postnatal bodywork themes 315 11.3 Specific considerations for supporting different postnatal…
4. Introduction to the eastern approach
CHAPTER 4. Introduction to the eastern approach Chapter contents 4.1 Key theoretical concepts in eastern bodywork, including the importance of the Extraordinary Vessels in maternity care 121 References 129 Introduction…
Aftercare and self-care
Chapter 12. Aftercare and self-care Chapter contents 12.1 Benefits of aftercare 339 12.2 Breathing and visualisation 340 12.3 Exercise 343 12.4 Touch, including shiatsu and massage techniques 349 Reflective questions…
14. Working with higher-risk maternity clients
CHAPTER 14. Working with higher-risk maternity clients Chapter contents 14.1 Definition of ‘higher-risk’ pregnancy 368 14.2 Medical conditions existing prior to pregnancy 371 14.3 Issues arising during pregnancy 375 14.4…
15. Professional issues
CHAPTER 15. Professional issues Chapter contents 15.1 Setting up a maternity-focused bodywork practice 393 15.2 Reflective exercise 395 15.3 Scope of practice: the bodyworker as maternity care provider 398 Reference…
13. The medical approach to labour
CHAPTER 13. The medical approach to labour Chapter contents 13.1 The medical model of labour 354 13.2 Monitoring in labour 355 13.3 Induction 356 13.4 Pain relief 358 13.5 Assisted…
7. Eastern approach to the postpartum
CHAPTER 7. Eastern approach to the postpartum Chapter contents 7.1 General energy patterns for the mother 168 7.2 Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels 171 7.3 Changes in the 12 meridians…
