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Second Edition
By
Denise Tiran, MSc, PGCEA, RM, RGN, ADM, Director, Expectancy Ltd, UK; Honorary Lecturer, University of Greenwich, Greenwich, UK
Description
This is the most detailed and research-based book available on aromatherapy aimed specifically at those caring for pregnant and childbearing
women, especially midwives and aromatherapists. Building on the success of the last edition, this book contains new and expanded information
on physiology related to obstetrics, the principles of safe use of essential oils for pregnant and childbearing women, and infant massage.
Thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest information on aromatherapy, essential oils, and massage for pregnancy, childbirth,
and the post-natal period.
Audience
Midwives And Professional Aromatherapists
Contents
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 of 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 · A;;endix
3: Useful addresses
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 216 pages, publication date: OCT-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06427-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-06427-X
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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