A WOMEN'S GUIDE TO DRUG FREE PAIN RELIEF
before, during and after the birth
Dr Gordon Gadsby


Price: £5.99

ABOUT THE BOOK


A simple and essential guide to acupressure, acupuncture without needles, and TENS techniques...


For ease of use, the guide is separated into three main sections: before, during and after your baby's birth. Within each section there are simple illustrations and instructions to help you combat many painful and non painful sensations you may wish to relieve. Also included is a helpful guide for your birthing partner.


This guide describes how to use acupressure, electro-acupuncture and TENS techniques. You may wish to use one, or all of these techniques depending on your preference.


CONTENTS:


Introduction
- Why write this guide?
- How to use this guide?

Before Birth (Ante-Natal - During Pregnancy)
- Relaxation Treatment
- Back Pain
- Nausea or Sickness
- Addiction

During Birth (Labour and Delivery)
- Using a TENS machine
- Guide for the Birthing Partner
- Relaxation for the Mother
- Pain Relief at the Start and Through Labour
- Stimulation of Contractions

After the Birth (Post Natal - After Delivery)
- Shoulder Pain
- Perineal and After Pains
- Anxiety and Depression
- Period Pain
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Pre-Menstrual Stress and Headaches
- Back Pain
- Pelvic Floor / Incontinence Treatment
- Caesarean Delivery Incision Pain

Hints and Tips
- How to use basic acupuncture for pain management
- Precautions, warnings, contraindications
- Troubleshooting


ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)


Dr J Gordon Gadsby PhD BA(Hons) RGN RMN DipN(Lond) MISBM DHP DHS. Dr J Gordon Gadsby is a leading clinical specialist in electrotherapy, neuro-electric acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. He has practiced in psychiatric and general NHS hospital nursing. Dr Gadsby has practiced in Leicester for the last twenty years as an electro-acupuncturist, neuro-electric acupuncturist and electrotherapy specialist, and is an acknowledged expert in pain management and related problems. He has a BA(Hons) degree in Health Studies and a Doctorate in Electroanalgesia from De Montfort University, Leicester, and was formerly the Principal of the Society of Electrotherapists.