Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Preface Contributors Glossary Abbreviations Introduction Section 1: Theory - western and eastern approaches 1 Western approach to pregnancy 2 Western appraoch to labour 3 Western approach to postpartum 4 Introduction to the eastern approach 5 Eastern approach to pregnancy 6 Eastern approach to labour 7 Eastern approach to the postpartum Section 2: Practical bodywork 8 Introduction to bodywork 9 Practical bodywork in pregnancy 10 Practical bodywork in labour 11 Practical bodywork in the postpartum 12 Aftercare and self-care 13 The medical approach to labour 14 Working with higher-risk maternity clients 15 Professional issues Appendix 1: Useful contacts and resources Index