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The influence of maternal hypnosis on fetal movements in anxious pregnant women. by Medical Research

Medical abstract

Hypnosis: practical applications and theoretical considerations in normal labour. by Medical Research

Medical Abstract: Hypnosis: practical applications and theoretical considerations in normal labour.Jenkins MW, Pritchard MH.

The use of hypnosis in anesthesia: a master class commentary. by Medical Research

Medical Abstract:Commentary

A birth intervention: the therapeutic effects of Doula support versus Lamaze preparation on first-time mothers' working models of caregiving. by Medical Research

Psychological preparation for labor and delivery using hypnosis. by Medical Research

Medical Abstract: Summary of the use of Hypnosis in preparing for a Healthy Natural birth with less fear and psychological stressors.

Childbirth preparation through hypnosis: the hypnoreflexogenous protocol. by Medical Research

Preparing for Labor and Birth Naturally

Hypnosis in the Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum by Medical Research

Severe vomiting and weight loss treatment during pregnancy.

Self-hypnosis: alternative anesthesia for childbirth. by Medical Research

Options for birth

Hypnosis to facilitate uncomplicated birth. by Medical Research

Decreasing complications during childbirth and increasing the need for less medical interventions

Hypnosis Antenatal Training for Childbirth (HATCh): a randomised controlled trial [NCT00282204]. by Bitwise Logic

Antenatal self-hypnosis for labour and childbirth: a pilot study. by Medical Research

Self care for labor and childbirth

Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour. by Medical Research

Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management.

Evidence-based clinical hypnosis for obstetrics, labor and delivery, and preterm labor. by Medical Research

Scientific review of Hypnosis and it's positive effect on decreasing the use of medical intervention during Pregnancy and childbirth.

Herbal and other complementary medicine use by Texas midwives. by Medical Research

This cross-sectional survey sought to document complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by Texas midwives

Organic Food..What's the Big Deal? by Cynthia Staad, HHC

Should we really spend extra money for special produce, dairy, meat, grains and beans?

Tactile massage and severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy,women's experiences. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Agren A, Berg M. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital of Skövde, Sweden. annelie.agren@vgregion.se

Newborns of depressed mothers who received moderate versus light pressure massage during pregnancy. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Sixty-four neonates (M age=6.8 days) of depressed mothers who received moderate pressure massage versus light pressure massage therapy during pregnancy (month 5 through month 8) were compared on their behaviors during 15-min observation

The Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique with obstetric implications. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Pistolese RA.Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Apr;59(2):125-9.

Ice massage for the reduction of labor pain. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Waters BL, Raisler J. SANE Project, LaPinon Rape Recovery Center, Las Cruces, NM, USA.

Success of acupuncture and acupressure of the Pc 6 acupoint in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the

Does pain relief during delivery decrease the risk of postnatal depression? by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Hiltunen P, Raudaskoski T, Ebeling H, Moilanen I. Department of Pediatrics, Lahti Central Hospital, Finland. pauliina.hiltunen@phks.fi

Acupuncture for lower back and pelvic pain in late pregnancy, a retrospective report on 167 consecutive cases. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden. nina.ternov@swipnet.se

Acupuncture plus moxibustion to resolve breech presentation, a randomized controlled study. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Neri I, Airola G, Contu G, Allais G, Facchinetti F, Benedetto C. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Modena-Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.

Update on nonpharmacologic approaches to relieve labor pain and prevent suffering. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Simkin P, Bolding A. pennyink@aol.com PMID: 15544978 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2004 Apr;15(4):247-52

Acupuncture, a promising treatment for depression during pregnancy. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Manber R, Schnyer RN, Allen JJ, Rush AJ, Blasey CM. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University. 401, Quarry Rd., Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Rmanber@stanford.edu

Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5006. meaghan.coyle@adelaide.edu.au

The effects of shiatsu on post-term pregnancy. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: The effects of shiatsu on post-term pregnancy. Ingram J, Domagala C, Yates S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD003928. Links

A randomised controlled trial of moxibustion for breech presentation. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Cardini F, Lombardo P, Regalia AL, Regaldo G, Zanini A, Negri MG, Panepuccia L, Todros T. Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma, Italy.

Acupuncture for insomnia in pregnancy--a prospective, quasi-randomised, controlled study. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: da Silva JB, Nakamura MU, Cordeiro JA, Kulay LJ. Medical School of São José do Rio Preto, Brazil. jbgsilva@hotmail.com

Effect of acupressure on nausea, vomiting, anxiety and pain among post-cesarean section women in Taiwan. by Medical Research

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Acupressure for the in-patient treatment of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a randomized control trial. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Heazell A, Thorneycroft J, Walton V, Etherington I. Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK. alex_heazell@talk21.com

Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting: an update of clinical and experimental studies. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Streitberger K, Ezzo J, Schneider A. Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany. konrad_streitberger@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Meta-analysis of acustimulation effects on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Helmreich RJ, Shiao SY, Dune LS. University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston School of Nursing [corrected] USA.

Backaches related to pregnancy: the risk factors, etiologies, treatments and controversial issues. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Wang SM. Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA. shu-ming.wang@yale.edu

A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of immersion bath on labour pain. by Medical Research

Abstract research: da Silva FM, de Oliveira SM, Nobre MR. Sapopemba Birth Center, Rua Borges Lagoa no. 512 apto. 93-A, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, CEP 04038-000, Brazil.

Acupuncture for pain relief during childbirth. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Ternov K, Nilsson M, Löfberg L, Algotsson L, Akeson J. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospitals, Malmö, Sweden.

A prospective randomized study comparing acupuncture with physiotherapy for low-back and pelvic pain in pregnancy. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Wedenberg K, Moen B, Norling A. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vrinnevi Hospital, Norrköping, Sweden.

Effects of SP6 acupressure on labor pain and length of delivery time in women during labor. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Lee MK, Chang SB, Kang DH. Department of Nursing, Dankook University, San #29 Anseo-dong, Cheonan-si, Chungnam, Korea 330-714. maternity99@hanmail.net

Performance of acupuncture as labor analgesia in the clinical setting. by Medical Research

Nesheim BI, Kinge R. Department of Obstetrics, Ullevaal University Hospital, University of Oslo, Norway. brittin@medisin.uio.no

Acupuncture relieves pelvic and low-back pain in late pregnancy. by Medical Research

Abstract research: Kvorning N, Holmberg C, Grennert L, Aberg A, Akeson J. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hospital of Helsingborg, Sweden. nina.kvorning-ternov@helsingborgslasarett.se

Effects of acupuncture and stabilising exercises as adjunct to standard treatment in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain: randomised single blind controlled trial. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Elden H, Ladfors L, Olsen MF, Ostgaard HC, Hagberg H. Perinatal Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for the Health of Women and Children, Sahlgrenska Academy, East Hospital, 41685 Gothenburg, Sweden. helen.elden@

Pain relief in labour by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). by Medical Research

Abstract Research: van der Spank JT, Cambier DC, De Paepe HM, Danneels LA, Witvrouw EE, Beerens L. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University Hospital.

Immersion in water in pregnancy, labor and birth. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Cluett ER, Nikodem VC, McCandlish RE, Burns EE. School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, Nightingale Building (67), Highfield, Southampton, Hants, UK, SO17 1BJ.

A prospective randomised trial on the effect of position in the passive second stage of labour on birth outcome in nulliparous women using epidural analgesia. by Medical Research

Downe S, Gerrett D, Renfrew MJ. Research in Childbearing and Health (ReaCH) Group, Midwifery Studies Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, UK. sdowne@uclan.ac.uk

Randomised controlled trial of labouring in water compared with standard of augmentation for management of dystocia in first stage of labour. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Cluett ER, Pickering RM, Getliffe K, St George Saunders NJ. Nightingale Building (67), University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ. ec1@soton.ac.uk

Effects of massage on pain and anxiety during labor: a randomized controlled trial in Taiwan. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Chang MY, Wang SY, Chen CH. National Tainan Institute of Nursing Tainan, Taiwan.

Induction of labor with oxytocin increases cesarean section rate as compared with oxytocin for augmentation of spontaneous labor in nulliparous parturients controlled for lumbar epidural analgesia. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Kaul B, Vallejo MC, Ramanathan S, Mandell G, Phelps AL, Daftary AR. Department of Anesthesiology, Magee-Womens Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. kaulb@anes.upmc.edu

Acupuncture administered after spontaneous rupture of membranes at term significantly reduces the length of birth and use of oxytocin. A randomized controlled trial. by Medical Research

Gaudernack LC, Forbord S, Hole E. Kvinneklinikken, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. lisegaudernack@yahoo.com

Acupuncture during labor can reduce the use of meperidine: a controlled clinical study. by Medical Research

Nesheim BI, Kinge R, Berg B, Alfredsson B, Allgot E, Hove G, Johnsen W, Jorsett I, Skei S, Solberg S. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. britt-ingjerd.nesheim@ulleval.no

Primiparas with or without oxytocin augmentation: a prospective descriptive study. by Medical Research

Svärdby K, Nordström L, Sellström E. Oestersund Hospital, Ostersund, Sweden. karin.svardby@jll.se

Acupuncture treatment during labor--a randomized controlled trial. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Ramnerö A, Hanson U, Kihlgren M.Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orebro University Hospital, Sweden.

Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labor. by Medical Research

Smith CA, Collins CT, Cyna AM, Crowther CA. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the University of Adelaide, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, Australia. caroline.anne.smith@adelaide.edu.au

Acupuncture in the management of pain in labor. by Medical Research

Abstract Research: Skilnand E, Fossen D, Heiberg E. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Hospital of Oestfold, Fredrikstad, Norway.

The effects of acupuncture during labour on nulliparous women: a randomised controlled trial. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Hantoushzadeh S, Alhusseini N, Lebaschi AH. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vali Asr Research Centre for Reproductive Health, Imam Medical Complex, Tehran, Iran. hantoushzadeh@sina.tums.ac.ir

Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy. by Medical Research

Research Abstract: Pennick VE, Young G. Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2E9. vpennick@iwh.on.ca

Why Yoga for Pregnancy by Bitwise Logic

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise, dating back thousands of years.

Why Nutrition for Pregnancy? by Expert Contributor

It’s important to eat healthy and to take care of your nutritional needs for you and your baby. This gives your baby the best chance for a healthy life.

Why Naturopathy for Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

Some women seek out naturopaths for assistance

Why Mind-Body Methods for Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

How does this affect pregnancy?

Why Therapeutic Massage for Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

When muscles are overworked such as when you’re pregnant and carrying the extra weight then lactic acid, a waste product, can build up and cause stiffness, pain and muscle spasms.

Why Hypnosis for Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

Hypnosis is a method to effect changes in your health

Why Homeopathy and Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

Homeopathy is perfectly suited for health concerns during pregnancy

Why Energy Medicine for Pregnancy by Expert Contributor

Reduce fatigue, and promote wellness with Energy Medicine

Chiropractic and Breech Babies The Webster Technique (Transcript) by Elliot Berlin, DC

Transcript of interview with Dr. Elliot Berlin, a chiropractor, discussing how chiropractic and other holistic care can help babies move from breech.

Why Chiropractic for Pregnancy? by Expert Contributor

Learn how chiropractic care can help create a healthier pregnancy and birth as well as a happier mom.

Why Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for pregnancy? by Expert Contributor

Learn how to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and have a healthier pregnancy with acupuncture and chinese medicine.