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This manual aims to assist midwives wishing to implement aromatherapy in their practice by
providing suggestions for setting up a working group, posing a series of issues for discussion,
exercises and case scenarios, combined with evidence-based facts, extensive references and
sources of further information.
Contents include: benefits and safety of aromatherapy in maternity care; contraindications,
precautions and potential hazards of essential oils in pregnancy; the implementation process; NICE recommendations;
education and training; cost-effectiveness; ethico-legal issues; health and safety issues; professional accountability;
policies and protocols; use of complementary therapies by non-midwives; 15 profiles of essential oils
suitable for use in pregnancy and/or labour.
Cost: £35 (including postage, UK mainland only) for personal orders; £45 for institutional orders;
10% discount for orders of 5 or more copies. To order please send a sterling cheque, payable to Expectancy Ltd,
to Expectancy Ltd, 2 Marigold Way, Shirley Oaks, Croydon CR0 8YD
or telephone 08452 301 323 (local rates). For overseas prices, please Contact Expectancy.
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This guide provides an overview for complementary therapists wishing to treat pregnant or
newly-delivered mothers, or to accompany them in labour. Contents: reproductive anatomy and physiology;
the conventional maternity services; ethico-legal aspects of caring for pregnant women; care during pregnancy,
labour and the postnatal period; applying complementary therapies safely to the care of expectant mothers;
health and safety issues; sources of further information, references and reading.
Cost: £25 including postage for personal orders; £35 for institutional orders;
10% discount for orders of 5 or more copies. To order please send a sterling cheque, payable to Expectancy Ltd,
to Expectancy Ltd, 2 Marigold Way, Shirley Oaks, Croydon CR0 8YD
or telephone 08452 301 323 (local rates). For overseas prices, please Contact Expectancy.
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This interactive CD ROM explains why sickness is such a feature of pregnancy, and provides no-nonsense
advice on how to deal with it. Suggestions for dietary and lifestyle changes are combined with
information on a range of self-help strategies including acupressure wristbands and homeopathic
remedies and advice on finding a complementary practitioner, such as a reflexologist, herbalist or hypnotherapist,
with a strong emphasis on safety. There are links to useful resources, as well as further reading and professional references.
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This interactive CD ROM outlines the reasons for and types of breech presentation and offers explanations
about the conventional methods of management including vaginal breech delivery, external cephalic version
and Caesarean section. The advantages, disadvantages and safety aspects of a range of complementary strategies
which may facilitate cephalic version include the Chinese technique of moxibustion, homeopathic remedies
and yoga positions. The use of complementary therapies in the event that a Caesarean is inevitable is also covered.
There are links to useful resources, further reading and professional references.
Cost of CD ROMs 1 & 2: £11.99 each including postage (UK mainland only) or £18 for both.
For bulk orders or for overseas orders please Contact Expectancy.
To order, please send a sterling cheque for the specified amount, payable to Expectancy Ltd, to
Expectancy Ltd, 2 Marigold Way, Shirley Oaks, Croydon CR0 8YD or
telephone 08452 301 323 (local rates). Remember to state which CD you require.
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This CD ROM comprises a series of leaflets with advice on the safe use of
complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth, compiled by
Expectancy’s Director, Denise Tiran. The leaflets can be downloaded and
printed as required. They are suitable for women attending maternity units,
clinics, parent education classes, etc and are based on currently available
research evidence and a comprehensive understanding of the application of
complementary therapies and natural remedies to the physio-pathology of
pregnancy, labour and the puerperium. Subjects include: coping with “morning
sickness”; aromatherapy in pregnancy and labour; raspberry leaf tea; using
herbal remedies in pregnancy and labour; finding a complementary therapist
for pregnancy; backache, sciatica and pubic pain in pregnancy; complementary
therapies for pain relief in labour; using homeopathic arnica after delivery
Cost of CD-ROM 3: £35 (including postage, UK mainland only) for personal orders; £45 for
institutional orders; 10% discount for orders of 5 or more copies. To order
please send a sterling cheque, payable to Expectancy Ltd, to Expectancy Ltd,
2 Marigold Way, Shirley Oaks, Croydon CR0 8YD or
telephone 08452 301 323 (local rates). For overseas prices, please Contact Expectancy.
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This CD ROM is a “quick reference” guide to herbal remedies commonly used by women and the indications for
general use, together with evidence-based information about safety during pregnancy and labour,
contraindications and precautions.
Cost of CD-ROM 4: £35 (including postage, UK mainland only) for personal orders; £45 for
institutional orders; 10% discount for orders of 5 or more copies. To order
please send a sterling cheque, payable to Expectancy Ltd, to Expectancy Ltd,
2 Marigold Way, Shirley Oaks, Croydon CR0 8YD or
telephone 08452 301 323 (local rates). For overseas prices, please Contact Expectancy.
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Natural Ways of Coping with Morning Sickness |
£7.50 each |
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Safety of Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy |
£7.50 each |
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Case of essential oils for labour – lavender, clary sage, spearmint, grapefruit |
£24 |
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Buy together with Implementing Aromatherapy in Maternity Care: a Manual for Midwives and Managers |
£48 |
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Copyright © Expectancy Ltd 2007
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