Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2014
Use of complementary and alternative medicine during pregnancy and the postpartum period: an analysis of the National Health Interview Survey.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used among women, but few national data exist regarding CAM use during pregnancy or the postnatal period. ⋯ CAM use among pregnancy similar to women who are not pregnant, while postpartum CAM use decreases. Further evaluation of CAM therapies among pregnant and postpartum women is necessary to determine the costs and benefits of integrative CAM therapies in conventional care.