Cam Approaches in Comprehensive Midwifery Practice- A Future Vision

S. Lavanya

Abstract


Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) comprises a very wide group of therapeutic practices that are not habitually used by conventional or allopathic health professionals . Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a broad set of health care practices that are not integrated into the dominant health care system1. CAM is attracting more and more attention within healthcare. The list of alternative medicine practiced today in the West includes homeopathy, naturopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy and aromatherapy. Many of these are used by midwives to help keep the birth process natural and at the same time aid the women they help without the use of toxic medications or surgical interventions. A national survey (Mitchell et al, 2006) of the use of CTs in the maternity services found that the most frequently provided therapies in the 34% of units offering CTs to women were massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and acupuncture, and that these were in the main provided by midwives. Midwives have a demonstrated history of working collaboratively with CAM professionals. It is the responsibility of the midwife to recommends CAM therapies with adopting proper training and supportive system.

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