Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Incorporation of Complementary Therapies into Maternity Care -- 2. Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Childbirth -- 3. Osteopathy during Pregnancy -- 4. The Chiropractic Approach to Health Care during Pregnancy -- 5. Acupuncture -- 6. Herbal Medicine -- 7. Massage and Aromatherapy -- 8. Reflexology in Midwifery Practice -- 9. Shiatsu -- 10. The Role of Hypnosis in Pregnancy and Childbirth -- 11. The Uses of Hydrotherapy in Today's Midwifery Practice -- 12. Complementary Therapies fort the Relief of Physical and Emotional Stress -- 13. Other Therapy: Bach Flower Remedies -- 13. Other Therapy: Alexander Technique -- Conclusion -- App. 1. Quick reference chart -- App. 2. Useful addresses -- Glossary -- Index