Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

A therapy using pressure and massage on meridian points to relieve nausea, backache, and pain during pregnancy, and for postpartum problems like constipation.

Children with Down syndrome may have cervical spine anomalies and shouldn't receive massage therapy.

Essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood can help relieve chronic pain in children.

Citrus essential oils are beneficial during labor and delivery.

A technique where a patient focuses on an image to reduce stress and improve performance.

Patients taking these herbs should discuss potential interactions with their doctor before surgery.

Lavender, chamomile and sandalwood are suitable for children with chronic pain.

Consult a doctor about herbal supplements that may interact with scheduled surgery/treatment.

Certain herbs like ginger, fish oil, chamomile, and aloe vera are generally safe for children. However, some herbs, like ephedra, can be dangerous for children.

Light therapy is effective for treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and jaundice in babies.

Alternative healthcare empowers patients by offering more control over their health, incorporating cultural beliefs, and using natural products.

Osteopathic treatment combines manipulative therapy (including pressure point therapy) with traditional medicine.

A type of therapy that involves hands-on techniques like massage, stretching, and pressure point therapy to address musculoskeletal issues.

St. John's wort and ginseng may interfere with surgical procedures and should be stopped 2 weeks before surgery.

Black cohosh can help reduce hot flashes and menopausal discomforts by reducing luteinizing hormone.

Guided imagery can be helpful for children with asthma, as it helps manage symptoms.

Complementary therapy is used alongside conventional treatments, while alternative therapy is used instead of conventional treatments.

Meridians are invisible energy pathways in the body used in acupuncture to balance and treat.

Angelica can prolong prothrombin time, which can interact dangerously with warfarin, a blood thinner.

Homeopathic remedies for children may contain substances like mercury, alcohol or arsenic, so parental caution is advised.

Acupressure is focused on restoring balance of Chi, or vital energy, to control disease processes.

Large amounts of vitamin C can be passed to a breastfeeding infant and may cause colic.

High concentrations of oxygen used in HBOT can cause closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus, potentially leading to fetal death.

Biofeedback is a therapy where the patient learns to control bodily functions like muscle tension by seeing feedback on electronic machines.

HBOT is used to treat wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression illness.

A diet recommended for menopausal women to manage symptoms, typically low in fat, high in fiber, and includes soy products.

A form of CAM therapy that involves rubbing coins on the body to release energy blockages, often leaving noticeable marks on the skin.

Digitalis, a heart medication, is derived from the foxglove plant.

An herb used in pediatrics to help reduce anxiety.

Certain essential oils, such as anise and wintergreen, are contraindicated during pregnancy due to potential risks to the mother or fetus.

Patients taking certain herbs, like St. John's Wort and ginseng, should consult their doctor before surgery due to potential interactions with medications.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies, such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, and massage, are used alongside or instead of conventional medical treatments.

Many medications are derived from natural sources, such as digitalis from foxglove, opiates from poppy flowers, and quinine from cinchona trees.