Acupuncture in Postdate Pregnancy Management

ConclusionsThe present study suggested that acupuncture applied at term of pregnancy seems to be effective in reducing the rate of labor induction which is performed for prolonged pregnancy at 41 + 5 weeks. Moreover, acupuncture also seems to be able to reduce oxytocin use; such a “saving” effect could play a role in childhood, considering that a recent study underlined the adverse effect of oxytocin on birth outcomes.

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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research