1 Introduction to acupuncture treatment during pregnancy and childbirth 1.1 Safety of treatment 1.2 Point selection: contraindicated points 1.3 Needling techniques (Number of needles, Needle technique, Deqi, Tonification method, Reducing method, Even method, Ear press needles on body points) 1.4 Moxibustion 1.5 Positioning and comfort for treatment 1.6 Working with midwives and doctors 1.7 Physiological changes in pregnancy 1.8 The pulse in pregnancy 2 Miscarriage 3 Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy 4 Heartburn 5 Constipation 6 Varicose veins, haemorrhoids and vulval varicosities 7 Urinary tract infections 8 Musculoskeletal conditions 9 Fatigue and exhaustion 10 Anaemia 11 Insomnia 12 Anxiety and depression in pregnancy 13 Vaginal discharge and itching 14 Itching in pregnancy 15 Sinusitis 16 Pregnancy-induced hypertension 17 Oedema 18 Small-for-dates babies 19 Breech and posterior positions 20 Acupuncture as a routine prebirth treatment 21 Induction 22 Intrauterine death 23 Acupressure in labour 24 Labour and delivery 25 Postnatal treatment 26 A review of research into the application of acupuncture in pregnancy 27 Dietary advice during and after pregnancy Appendix 1 Moxibustion therapy Appendix 2 Determining a pregnancy and estimating the due date Appendix 3 Antenatal tests for foetal abnormalities and maternal problems Appendix 4 Western medicine glossary Appendix 5 Chinese medicine glossary Appendix 6 A pictorial representation of pregnancy and birth Appendix 7 Location and needling of points used in the text Appendix 8 Developing an acupuncture practice for pregnancy and childbirth Appendix 9 Acupuncture in midwifery practice (by Lisa Errol) Alle Kapitel: schulmedizinische Aspekte und Sicht der TCM
