Exploring one of the most prevalent yet contentious subjects in contemporary maternity care, Denise Tiran's new book on postdates pregnancy balances discussion of midwifery care and the obstetric management of women who are overdue.

The book gives comprehensive coverage of a range of complementary therapies and natural remedies and how they may be effective in facilitating spontaneous onset of labour. It also takes into consideration the debate on the safety and effectiveness of natural remedies which women often self-administer.

Illustrated with case studies and referenced to authoritative review papers, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy is a must-have guide for midwives and maternity professionals.

A guide for midwives and maternity professionals on using complementary therapies for postdates pregnancy

About the Author
Dr Denise Tiran HonDUniv FRCM MSC is an internationally renowned authority on maternity complementary medicine, having pioneered the subject as a midwifery specialism since the early 1980s. She is Chief Executive Officer and Education Director for Expectancy, an independent education company providing complementary therapies courses for midwives, doulas and other maternity workers. Denise was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Greenwich in October 2020 and a Fellowship of the Royal College of Midwives in 2018 in recognition of her work in this field.

Reviews
Dr Denise Tiran has once again written a must have book for health professional's wishing to safely integrate complementary therapies within post dates midwifery care. -- Claire Mayhead, Midwife and owner of Serenity Birth Therapies
An essential read, not only for midwives and clinicians but for parents navigating through their pregnancy with hopes and plans for birth. Denise Tiran clearly narrates the pressure women face in relation to "post dates" pregnancy and challenges what has become normal practice. This book promotes reflection and discussion whilst also welcoming options and benefits of complementary therapies to enable choice and a less medicalised approach. With this book, we as professionals can return to being 'with women' to empower and enabling choice to protect normal birth and positive birth experiences. -- Nicola Rai, Senior Nurse and Midwife
An in depth, fascinating book on postdates pregnancy and essential guide to all health professionals who support women in pregnancy, at a time when maternity services are facing a medical induction epidemic. -- Fiona Richmond SRN, RM, Diploma in Midwifery Complementary Therapies NHS Midwife and Business Owner of Fionabirthing (Ante natal education and complementary therapies in Midwifery)
Fascinating...it offers a comprehensive look at these modalities, including real traditional approaches to postdates pregnancy, including foods. Denise's style is refreshingly frank and honest around a subject which is often contentious. With her many years of experience and extremely full references section for each chapter, this is a book that should be on your bookshelf if you have any desire to work with this particular client base. * Jo Kellett, In Essence: Journal of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists *



Book Information
ISBN 9781787759817
Author Denise Tiran
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Singing Dragon
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 172mm * 16mm