• Distinguish between complementary and alternative therapies.
• Identify several factors that have contributed to the rise in popularity of complementary and alternative therapies in the United States and Canada.
• Describe the role of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
• Explain the role of complementary and alternative therapies in promoting wellness, prevention, and holistic healing.
• Delineate the risks of using complementary and alternative therapies.
• Compare the basic principles and components of naturopathy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and ayurvedic medicine.
• Describe the use of biofeedback, hypnosis, meditation, prayer, visualization, and guided imagery in promoting the well-being of childbearing families.
• Contrast the different body-based therapies, including chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, the Alexander technique, Feldenkreis, massage, reflexology, hatha yoga, and regular physical exercise.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages to childbearing women of therapies involving ingestion of substances such as foods, dietary supplements, herbs, flower essences, and homeopathic remedies.
• Distinguish between acupressure and acupuncture.
• Distinguish between Reiki and therapeutic touch.
• Discuss complementary therapies appropriate for the nurse to use with childbearing families.

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