Betts, Debra

Use of forbidden points and medical cautions in pregnancy
This presentation will cover the use of traditionally termed forbidden points as they occur in both
classical literature and acupuncture texts today, specifically looking at safety aspects and their
relevance and application to clinical practice.
There will be a focus on Western medical research appearing in nursing and medical journals,
specifically looking at the incidence of miscarriage, still birth, premature rupture of membranes and
premature labour, in women receiving acupuncture when compared to control groups.
Specific medical cautions occurring in obstetrics that may require referral to Western medical
practitioners will also be examined. Enabling practitioners to feel confident in their approach to offering
treatment to pregnant women, with a focus on when it would be appropriate to consider referral for
further western medical intervention or monitoring.Diese Aufnahme besteht aus 3CD's.