Acupuncture in postdate pregnancy management

2018 study found that the rate of induction significantly differed and observational groups. Women receiving acupuncture showed a lower rate of induction.

The study concluded ‘ acupuncture applied at term of pregnancy seems to be effective in reducing the rate of labour induction which is performed for prolonged pregnancy at 41+5 weeks. Moreover, acupuncture 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.’