Acupuncture in Obstetrics - MA5

The course will cover the use of Chinese medical diagnostics as specific to obstetrics; using the obstetric history, the medical history, obstetric signs and symptoms, pulse and tongue, and palpation to develop and confirm diagnosis and treatment. Acupuncture treatment is discussed in particular reference to the effect of the underlying constitutional condition on the overlying condition of pregnancy.

Palpation, examination, point selection, needling techniques, types of needles and auxiliary treatments, as well as treatment duration and frequency will be discussed through the use of case histories, and through practice work in a clinical classroom setting.

The course is designed to equip the acupuncturist to safely and effectively adjunct western maternity care. There is a continuous discussion of ‘scope of practice’ throughout the 4 teaching days. This course is designed to effectively equip the acupuncturist to fully understand the limitations of acupuncture treatment in obstetrics, as well as to highlight the opportunities to utilise acupuncture as a safe and effective adjunct or alternative to the western protocol treatment.

All aspects of western obstetric intervention treatment will be covered to include: ultrasound, cervical examination, ECV, medical induction, foetal heart monitoring, ARM, epidural, pharmaceutical pain relief, caesarean section, and suturing.

All relevant research in the subject of obstetric acupuncture and acupressure will be referenced and referred to throughout the course, as well as relevant studies pertaining to western intervention treatments.

Cost: £320, Deposit: £100

2009/2010 dates for this module: 20 Feb, 21 Feb, 13 Mar, 14 Mar 2010.

Payment / booking details: deposit secures a place on the module, balance due one month before the module start date. Please submit the booking form below and either post a cheque payable to "The College of Acupuncture" to the address below, or ask us to contact you by phone to arrange card payment. CTA reserves the right to postpone / cancel modules with low uptake up to four weeks before the module start date.

For any assistance in booking please call the college on 01926 484158. All our module leaders are happy to speak with prospective students about modules, their content and outcomes, and their suitability for your needs.