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"Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Maternal Health Care"

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2025 | Publication Date: August 31, 2025

Why This Topic Matters?

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly recognized as an integral part of holistic maternal health care. Many pregnant and postpartum women seek CAM therapies—such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage, and mindfulness techniques—to manage pregnancy discomforts, reduce labor pain, improve emotional well-being, and enhance recovery after childbirth. These approaches often appeal to women seeking non-pharmacological, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

Understanding CAM in the maternal context is critical for midwives and healthcare providers to ensure safety, efficacy, and evidence-based integration into practice. While CAM offers potential benefits, its use in pregnancy also raises important considerations regarding regulation, quality control, and interaction with conventional treatments. Exploring this topic bridges the gap between traditional wisdom and modern evidence-based midwifery, supporting informed decision-making and personalized maternal care.