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Complementary and alternative therapies.

Mary Lou Moore1

  • 1M ary L ou M oore is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is the director of the Wake Forest University Lamaze Teacher Education Program.

The Journal of Perinatal Education
|February 3, 2007
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Pregnant women increasingly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). More research is needed, but recent studies on herbal medicines and alternative therapies in pregnancy are reviewed.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Reproductive Health
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Growing use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) among pregnant women in the U.S.
  • Limited existing research on the safety and efficacy of many CAM therapies during pregnancy.
  • Increased focus on CAM research with the establishment of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent scientific studies on herbal medicines used in pregnancy.
  • To examine current research on alternative therapies utilized by pregnant women.
  • To provide an overview of the evolving landscape of CAM in prenatal care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on CAM in pregnancy.

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  • Analysis of research focusing on herbal medicine safety and efficacy.
  • Synthesis of findings related to various alternative therapies during gestation.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified a growing body of research on specific herbal medicines and alternative modalities.
    • Highlighted areas where evidence is still limited, necessitating further investigation.
    • Showcased the increasing scientific attention to CAM interventions in prenatal care.

    Conclusions:

    • The use of CAM during pregnancy is prevalent and warrants further rigorous scientific study.
    • Continued research is crucial to inform healthcare providers and pregnant individuals about safe and effective CAM options.
    • The establishment of dedicated research centers like NCCAM is vital for advancing knowledge in this field.