Publications by MAMPS Instructors
Textbooks
Betts, D. (2006). The essential guide to acupuncture in pregnancy & childbirth. The Journal of Chinese Medicine.
Budd, S. - chapter in: Tiran, D., & Mack, S. (Eds.). (2000). Complementary therapies for pregnancy and childbirth. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Budd, S. - chapter in: Maciocia, G. (2011). Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Citkovitz, C. (2020). Acupressure and acupuncture during birth: An integrative guide for acupuncturists and birth professionals. Singing Dragon.
Articles and Research
Betts, D., & Budd, S. (2011). Forbidden points' in pregnancy: historical wisdom? Acupuncture in medicine: Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 29(2), 137–139. https://doi.org/10.1136/aim.2010.003814
Betts, D., Smith, C.A., Hannah, D.G. (2012). Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment option for threatened miscarriage. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 12, 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-12-20 [full text]
Betts, D, Armour, M, & Robinson, N. (2019). U.K. Support Network for Maternity Acupuncture: Survey of Acupuncturists on the Acupuncture (for Conception to) Childbirth Team. Medical Acupuncture. 31 (5),274-280.
Betts, D., McMullan, J. & Walker, L. (2016). The use of maternity acupuncture within a New Zealand public hospital: Integration within an outpatient clinic. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 52, 45-49.
Betts, D., Smith, C. A., & Dahlen, H. (2016). Does acupuncture have a role in the treatment of threatened miscarriage? Findings from a feasibility randomised trial and semi-structured participant interviews. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth,16,298.
Betts, D., Smith, C. A., & Dahlen, H. (2014). "Well I'm Safe Because…" Acupuncturists Managing Conflicting Treatment Recommendations When Treating Threatened Miscarriage: A Mixed-Methods Study. J Altern Complement Med,20,838-45.
Betts, D., Smith, C. A., & Dahlen, H. (2014). A search for hope and understanding: An analysis of threatened miscarriage internet forums. Midwifery,30,650–656.
Betts, D., & Lennox, S. (2006). Acupuncture For Pre-birth Treatment: An observational study of its use in midwifery practice. Medical Acupuncture, 17(3), 16-19.
Budd, S. (2019). Acupuncture treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum: A modified Delphi consensus study. MSc Thesis, Northern College of Acupuncture.
Citkovitz, C., Klimenko, E., Bolyai, M., Applewhite, L., Julliard, K., & Weiner, Z. (2009). Effects of acupuncture during labor and delivery in a U.S. hospital setting: a case-control pilot study. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 15(5), 501–505. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2008.0422
EE C, Levett KM et al. (2021). Complementary medicines and therapies in clinical guidelines on pregnancy care: A systematic review. Women Birth. 2021 Aug 18:S1871-5192(21)00141-4. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.08.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34419374.
Kocher, Z., & Hobbs, V. (2019). Integrating acupuncture for preeclampsia with severe features and HELLP syndrome in a high-risk antepartum care setting. Medical Acupuncture, 31(6), 407–415. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1399
Levett, K. M., Smith, C. A., Bensoussan, A., & Dahlen, H. G. (2016). Complementary therapies for labour and birth study: A randomised controlled trial of antenatal integrative medicine for pain management in labour. BMJ open, 6(7), e010691. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010691
Levett, K. M., et al. (2014). Acupuncture and acupressure for pain management in labour and birth: a critical narrative review of current systematic review evidence. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(3), 523–540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.03.011
Levett KM., Sutcliffe KL., & Betts D. (2019). Using Forbidden Points in Pregnancy: Adverse Outcomes and Quality of Evidence in Randomized Controlled Trials—A Systematic Narrative Review. Medical Acupuncture.31(6):346–360
McDowell JM., Kohut SH., & Betts D. (2019). Safe acupuncture and dry needling during pregnancy: New Zealand physiotherapists’ opinion and practice. J Integr Med.17(1): 30–37.
Niemtzow, R. C., Betts, D., Budd, S., Citkovitz, C., Kocher, Z., & Mummery, C. (2019). Acupuncture During Pregnancy: An Expert Discussion. Medical Acupuncture, 31(5), 251-258.
Smith, C. A, & Betts, D. (2014). The practice of acupuncture and moxibustion to promote cephalic version for women with a breech presentation: implications for clinical practice and research. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(1), 75-80.
Smith, C. A., Armour, M., & Betts, D. (2014). Treatment of women's reproductive health conditions by Australian and New Zealand Acupuncturists. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(4),710-8.
Soilday, E, & Betts, D. (2017). Treating Pain in Pregnancy with Acupuncture: Observational Study Results from a Free Clinic in New Zealand. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies,11(1),25-30.
Publications by MAMPS Graduates
Coming soon!
Cochrane Reviews on Acupuncture and Acupressure
Boelig RC, Barton SJ, Saccone G, Kelly AJ, Edwards SJ, Berghella V. Interventions for treating hyperemesis gravidarum. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD010607. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010607.pub2. Accessed 06 January 2021
Coyle ME, Smith CA, Peat B. Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD003928. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003928.pub3. Accessed 06 January 2021.
Liddle SD, Pennick V. Interventions for preventing and treating low‐back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001139. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4. Accessed 06 January 2021.
Matthews A, Haas DM, O'Mathúna DP, Dowswell T. Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD007575. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007575.pub4. Accessed 06 January 2021.
Smith, C. A., Collins, C. T., Levett, K. M., Armour, M., Dahlen, H. G., Tan, A. L., & Mesgarpour, B. (2020). Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management during labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2).
Smith, C. A., Levett, K. M., Collins, C. T., Dahlen, H. G., Ee, C. C., & Suganuma, M. (2018). Massage, reflexology and other manual methods for pain management in labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3).
Smith, C. A., Levett, K. M., Collins, C. T., Armour, M., Dahlen, H. G., & Suganuma, M. (2018). Relaxation techniques for pain management in labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3).
Smith, C. A., Armour, M., & Dahlen, H. G. (2017). Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (10).
Perinatal Acupuncture in the Hospital Setting
Betts, D., McMullan, J. & Walker, L. (2016). The use of maternity acupuncture within a New Zealand public hospital: Integration within an outpatient clinic. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 52, 45-49.
Citkovitz, C., Klimenko, E., Bolyai, M., Applewhite, L., Julliard, K., & Weiner, Z. (2009). Effects of acupuncture during labor and delivery in a U.S. hospital setting: a case-control pilot study. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 15(5), 501–505. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2008.0422
Kocher, Z., & Hobbs, V. (2019). Integrating acupuncture for preeclampsia with severe features and HELLP syndrome in a high-risk antepartum care setting. Medical Acupuncture, 31(6), 407–415. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1399
Lokugamage, A.U., Eftime, V. A. I., Porter, D, Tharanika, A. & Xuan, Ke, S.X. (2020): Birth preparation acupuncture for normalising birth: An analysis of NHS service routine data and proof of concept, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DOI:10.1080/01443615.2019.1694878
Soilday, E, & Betts, D. (2017). Treating Pain in Pregnancy with Acupuncture: Observational Study Results from a Free Clinic in New Zealand. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies,11(1),25-30.
Betts, D., & Lennox, S. (2006). Acupuncture For Pre-birth Treatment: An observational study of its use in midwifery practice. Medical Acupuncture, 17(3), 16-19.
Books for Practitioners (and parents)
Allison, J (2016). Golden Month: Caring for the World's Mothers After Childbirth. Printed by Author.
Buckley, S. (2005). Gentle birth, gentle mothering. Brisbane: One Moon.
Calais-Germain, B., & Pares, N. V. (2009, English translation 2012). Preparing for a gentle birth: The pelvis in pregnancy. Simon & Schuster.
Cunningham, F., Leveno, K., Bloom, S., Spong, C. Y., & Dashe, J. (2014). Williams obstetrics, 24e. Mcgraw-hill.
Estner, L. J., & Cohen, N. W. (1983). Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). ABC-CLIO.
Frye, A.(1990). Understanding lab work in the childbearing year: A guide for givers and receivers of health care in childbirth. Labrys Press.
Gaskin, I. M., & Farm Midwives. (1975). Spiritual midwifery. Book Pub. Co.
Gaskin, I. M. (2003). Ina May's guide to childbirth. Bantam.
King, T. L., Brucker, M. C., Kriebs, J. M., & Fahey, J. O. (2013). Varney's midwifery. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Koren, J.M. (2016). The Uterus: A new perspective. Printed by Author.
Maciocia, G. (2011). Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Odent, M., & Press, S. (1986). Birth Reborn (What Birth Can and Should Be).
Ou, H., Greeven, A., & Belger, M. (2016). The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother. Abrams.
Oxorn, H., & Foote, W. R. (1986). Human labor and birth. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
Simkin, P., Klaus, P. H., & Blume, E. S. (2004). When survivors give birth: Understanding and healing the effects of early sexual abuse on childbearing women. Classic Day Publishing.
Simkin, P., Whalley, J., Keppler, A., Durham, J., & Bolding, A. (2016). Preconception: Improve Your Health and Enhance Fertility: A free prequel to Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Newborn. Simon and Schuster.
Books for Parents (and practitioners)
Andrews, L. The Postpartum Recovery Program. Printed by author.
Arms, S., Fisher, C., & Renfrew, M. (2012). Bestfeeding: how to breastfeed your baby. Celestial Arts.
Curtis, G. B., & Schuler, J. (2016). Your pregnancy week by week. Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Cohen, N. W. (1991). Open Season: A Survival Guide for Natural Childbirth and VBAC in the 90s.
Bergin & Garvey.Davis, E., & Pascali-Bonaro, D. (2010). Orgasmic birth: Your guide to a safe, satisfying, and pleasurable birth experience. Rodale.
England, P. (2017). Ancient Map for Modern Birth. Partera Press.
England, P., & Horowitz, R. (1998). Birthing from within: An extra-ordinary guide to childbirth preparation. Partera Press.
Epstein, L. (2020). After birth: A mother’s natural guide to post-partum health and happiness. Published by Author.
Gaskin, I. M. (2009). Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding. Bantam.
Goer, H. (1999). The thinking woman's guide to a better birth. Penguin.
Koziol, J. & Tenety, L. (2020). The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama. Sounds True.
Leach, P. (2013). Your baby and child. Knopf.
Newman, J., & Pitman, T. (2000). Dr. Jack Newman's guide to breastfeeding. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
Pascali-Bonaro, D. (2020). The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby. Published by Author.
Simkin, P. (2018). Birth Partner 5th Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions. Harvard Common Press.
Online Resources
Debra’s website - https://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/
Kate’s website - https://drkatelevett.com/
https://www.nychi-acupuncture.com/health-topics/ - perinatal acupuncture research summaries created by MAMPS acupuncturist Susan Wallmeyer
https://www.spinningbabies.com/ An approach and resources to support natural pregnancy and birth- classes, confluences, and research.
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/- Putting current evidence based information about birth in the hands of the communities so that they can make informed decisions. Articles, research reviews, and podcasts.
https://lilynicholsrdn.com/ Sound, approachable nutritional advice
International Guidelines
Management of Breech Presentation - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists [PDF]
Care of Women with Breech Presentation or Previous Caesarean Birth - New Zealand Guidelines Group [PDF]
Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists [PDF]
Management of Breech Presentation at Term - Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists [PDF]
Midwifery Care for Induction of Labor - Royal College of Midwives [PDF]
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain: Guidance for Health Professionals - Pelvic Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy [PDF]