can both enhance and ease a pregnant woman's experience - before, during, and after delivery. Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy begins with a concise, yet thorough review of basic TCM principles and proceeds to cover treatments for hyperemesis, preterm labor, preeclampsia, dysfunctional labor, postpartum depression, dysmenorrhoe, migraine, infections and more! Whether as an introduction to the topic or as a handy clinical reference, this text is essential for obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, acupuncturists, and nurses who want to optimize patient care options with Chinese medicine. Special features: High-quality illustrations showing the precise location of acupuncture points. Detailed descriptions and diagrams of needling depth and direction. Treatment rules and therapeutic guidelines. Easy-to-access format for quick reference in a clinical setting. A practice-oriented introduction to Qi gong. Supplemental information on Chinese dietetics.