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Implementing complementary therapies into midwifery practice.

Denise Tiran1

  • 1School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, London, UK. m.d.tiran@greenwich.ac.uk

Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
|February 27, 2003
PubMed
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Midwives can integrate complementary therapies into their practice. This paper highlights innovative services established by midwives in the United Kingdom, showcasing new models of care.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative medicine
  • Maternal healthcare
  • Evidence-based practice

Background:

  • Growing interest in complementary therapies for childbirth.
  • Need for evidence-based integration into standard midwifery care.
  • Limited documentation of innovative midwifery services incorporating these therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore methods for midwives to incorporate complementary therapies.
  • To describe innovative complementary therapy services established by UK midwives.
  • To provide a resource for expanding midwifery practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on complementary therapies in midwifery.
  • Case study analysis of innovative UK midwifery services.
  • Qualitative synthesis of service descriptions.

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Main Results:

  • Identified various complementary therapies suitable for midwifery practice (e.g., aromatherapy, acupuncture, reflexology).
  • Described innovative service models, including standalone clinics and integrated NHS services.
  • Highlighted challenges and facilitators for implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Complementary therapies can be effectively integrated into midwifery care.
  • Innovative services demonstrate the potential for enhanced maternal care.
  • Further research and support are needed to promote wider adoption.