8. Women who are post dates and want complementary therapy, Referred to clinic at T+4 Information leaflet given to then The pre treatment check list on the complementary therapy induction Performa will be completed which indicates any risk factors or contraindications for the treatment. T he woman’s EDD will be confirmed using the first trimester dating scan or if not performed the woman’s LMP. Palpation will be performed to confirm presentation and position of fetal head then a cervical sweep performed, the Fetal heart will be auscultated following this. The 3 pressure points (Gall bladder 21, Colon 4 and spleen 6) will be stimulated. A reflexology treatment will then be performed stimulating the pressure points of the pituitary gland, sacroiliac joint, bladder 60 and solar plexus. A foot massage using a blend of 1% lavender, 1% clary sage and 1% jasmine in a carrier oil will be performed. An appointment to return in 7 days if not delivered. If it is the second treatment ensure an induction appointment has been made with labour ward for the next day at term +12 and explain the induction process and give the IOL leaflet.
9. Success of Treatments In total we performed 296 treatments in 2010 Overall success is 81%
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