Did Acupuncture Induce Your Labor?

There has been some scientific literature proving its safety and effectiveness when it comes to inducing labor. According to a study published in the Cochrane Library, acupuncture has successfully inducted the labors of 21 out of 31 pregnant women in China, who were on their 38th to 42nd week of pregnancy.

How quickly does acupuncture work to induce labor?

Of the 8 women who received this treatment, 4 of them went into active labor within 1 to 26 hours after the first treatment. Three women went into active labor 4 to 36 hours after the second treatment. One woman went into active labor 32 hours after the third treatment.

Can acupuncture make you go into labor?

Acupuncture may help bring on labor. In parts of Asia, it has been used for centuries to jump-start labor. Some studies suggest it can help women who are 40 weeks or less pregnant, but may not help bring on labor in women who are post-term, or 41 weeks or more pregnant.