The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Apr 2000
An investigation into the use of aromatherapy in intrapartum midwifery practice.
The principal aim of the study was to examine the contribution of aromatherapy to the promotion of maternal comfort during labor and as a tool to improve the quality of midwifery care. ⋯ This study represents a successful example of the integration of a complementary therapy into mainstream midwifery practice and forms a basis for future research.