Preparing for labour

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Acupuncture treatment applied in the 4 weeks before the due date for delivery has been found by some midwifes to reduce the rates of medical induction and emergency caesarian. It also has been shown to encourage cervical ripening and may shorten active phase labour time. (All references)

Suggested Schedule: 1 treatment per week from week 35 or 36 of pregnancy.

 

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Preparing for labour

Clinical studies have shown that women who have acupuncture once a week in the month leading up to their due date may have shorter active phase labours, fewer medical inductions and fewer emergency caesareans compared to women who do not have acupuncture.
 

Inducing labour

For those women who have premature rupture of membranes or who are scheduled for a medical induction, acupuncture can be used in an attempt to encourage the start of labour. This treatment may need to be repeated three days in a row.

 

Labour support

Partners or support persons can learn how to use acupressure points for pain relief during labour. Please ask us for more information if you are interested.