Denise Tiran MSc RM PGCEA is a midwifery lecturer, complementary practitioner and an international authority on maternity complementary medicine. She is Educational Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of accredited courses for midwives on aromatherapy and other complementary therapies. Denise is also editor of the acclaimed Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, now in its 13th edition. She lives in London.

• Introduction. Acknowledgements, 1. Introduction to Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2. Principles and Practice of Aromatherapy. 3. Science of Aromatherapy. 4. Safety of Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 5. Implementing Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice. 6. Application of Aromatherapy to Maternity Care. 7. Essential Oils for Maternity Care. Glossary. References. Resources. Index.

Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice provides an evidence-based, safe and accountable guide. Having led in setting up a service using aromatherapy for post-dates pregnant women, I feel such literature is essential for the use of complementary therapy within maternity care settings.

Denise Tiran MSc RM PGCEA is a midwifery lecturer, complementary practitioner and an international authority on maternity complementary medicine. She is Educational Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of accredited courses for midwives on aromatherapy and other complementary therapies. Denise is also editor of the acclaimed Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, now in its 13th edition. She lives in London.

• Introduction. Acknowledgements, 1. Introduction to Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2. Principles and Practice of Aromatherapy. 3. Science of Aromatherapy. 4. Safety of Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 5. Implementing Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice. 6. Application of Aromatherapy to Maternity Care. 7. Essential Oils for Maternity Care. Glossary. References. Resources. Index.

Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice provides an evidence-based, safe and accountable guide. Having led in setting up a service using aromatherapy for post-dates pregnant women, I feel such literature is essential for the use of complementary therapy within maternity care settings.

Denise Tiran MSc RM PGCEA is a midwifery lecturer, complementary practitioner and an international authority on maternity complementary medicine. She is Educational Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of accredited courses for midwives on aromatherapy and other complementary therapies. Denise is also editor of the acclaimed Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, now in its 13th edition. She lives in London.

• Introduction. Acknowledgements, 1. Introduction to Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2. Principles and Practice of Aromatherapy. 3. Science of Aromatherapy. 4. Safety of Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 5. Implementing Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice. 6. Application of Aromatherapy to Maternity Care. 7. Essential Oils for Maternity Care. Glossary. References. Resources. Index.

Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice provides an evidence-based, safe and accountable guide. Having led in setting up a service using aromatherapy for post-dates pregnant women, I feel such literature is essential for the use of complementary therapy within maternity care settings.