title: The use of complementary therapies in midwifery practice: a focus on reflexology.
abstract: This paper introduces the use of complementary therapies within midwifery practice, and particularly focuses on reflexology. Case reports illustrate instances in which reflexology has been successful for childbearing women. Some of the issues pertinent to midwives are explored.
authors.affiliation: University of Greenwich, Elizabeth Raybould Centre, Dartford, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tiran
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy