@article {Hall:2013-06-01T00:00:00:2156-5287:98, author = "Hall,
Helen G. and Griffiths, Debra L. and McKenna, Lisa G.", title =
"Holistic Pregnancy Care: Aligning Complementary and Alternative
Medicine With Midwifery Practice", journal = "International
Journal of Childbirth", volume = "3", number = "2", year =
"2013-06-01T00:00:00", abstract = " BACKGROUND: The use of
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to manage
pregnancy-related conditions is becoming increasingly popular.
This article draws on a qualitative study that aimed to explain
the processes midwives engaged when determining the role of
these therapies for pregnancy care.  METHODOLOGY: Our study used
grounded theory methodology. Twenty-five midwives, who were
employed in metropolitan hospitals situated in Victoria,
Australia, participated in the study. Data was collected from
semistructured interviews and nonparticipant observation of a
subgroup over an 18-month period.  RESULTS: Midwives' attitudes
and behavior toward the CAM was influenc