Acupuncture for Childbirth
During Labour
In early/pre-labour
Acupuncture can be used to help establish & regulate contractions. It can be used if your waters have broken to try & bring labour on.
During established labour
- to keep contractions regular
- to make contractions effective
(ie dilate cervix). - to keep mother calm
- to give mother strength & energy
- to help manage labour pains
Second Stage
- to encourage baby down birth canal
- stimulate contractions to promote delivery of placenta
- promotes cessation of excessive bleeding
Recent research shows that acupuncture can lead to a less painful labour and may also reduce the necessity of medical intervention. It can be used in conjunction with conventional methods of pain relief and will compliment their effectiveness.
To discuss the possibility of having acupuncture in labour, please contact Elaine Gibbons on 01273 562676 or email her at .
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