INFLUENCE OF ACUPUNCTURE STIMULATION DURING PREGNANCY - INDUCTION AND INHIBITION OF LABOR

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 50  (4) , 479-488
Abstract
Uterine response to electroacupuncture stimulation of specific sites of the extremities is demonstrated in 60 pregnant women; 48 cases for labor induction and 12 cases for inhibition of premature labor. In the 34 term, post-term and 7 intrauterine fetal death cases, induction of labor was attempted; in 32 cases delivery was achieved, resulting in a success rate of 78%. In 7 cases of midterm abortion attempts, all failed to respond. Of the 12 cases of premature labor, with the exception of 1 case, all carried the pregnancy to term, resulting in a success rate of 91.6%. Based on these clinical observations, electroacupuncture may become a useful tool in controlling labor. The possible mechanism of action is discussed. Further investigation and standardization of this technique is proposed.

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