Acupuncture and labour
World Health Organisation on use of acupuncture in chilbirth:
- "In childbirth, acupuncture analgesia is useful
for relieving labour pain and can significantly reduce the
duration of labour.
In the case of weakened uterine contractions, acupuncture increases the activity of the uterus.
In addition, the avoidance of narcotics is advantageous for newborn infants."
"Acupuncture treatment is safe if it is performed properly by a well-trained practitioner. Unlike many drugs, it is non-toxic, and adverse reactions are minimal."
