The author, an experienced midwife and acupunturist, has written a concise, highly illustrated and practical guide for using acupuncture to treat women throughout pregnancy and labor. The text covers physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth with practical advice and instruction on the use of acupuncture in different stages of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Information on high-risk pregnancies, abnormal fetal positions, and postpartum depression, as well as case examples, provide excellent material for student and practitioner alike.