Table 3.
Distribution of CAM use by pregnant women receiving primary midwifery care per type of CAM practitioner (N = 1500)
| CAM practitioners | Number of women (%) | Mode of frequency of consultation (if visiting) | Range (if visiting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturist | 28 (1.9) | 4–6 | 1–3, >15 |
| Anthroposophical practitioner | 6 (0.4) | 1–3 | 1–3, >15 |
| Homeopath | 24 (1.6) | 1–3 | 1–3, 10–12 |
| Manual therapist* | 62 (4.1) | 1–3 | 1–3, >15 |
| Naturopath | 8 (0.5) | 1–3 | 1–3, 7–9 |
| Paranormal practitioner | 8 (0.5) | 1–3 | 1–3, >15 |
| Other alternative practitioner** | 29 (1.9) | 1–3 | 1–3, >15 |
*Osteopath, chiropractor, manual therapist
**For example: shiatsu therapy, reflexology, Ayurvedic Medicine, iridology, haptonomy, kinesiology, or Analytical-Synthetical Response therapy