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Acupuncture treatment during labour--a randomised controlled trial.

Agneta Ramnerö1, Ulf Hanson, Mona Kihlgren

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orebro University Hospital, Sweden.

BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|July 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Acupuncture during labor reduced the need for epidural analgesia and improved relaxation. This study suggests acupuncture is a viable alternative or complement to conventional pain relief methods in childbirth.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Childbirth involves significant pain and discomfort for parturients.
  • Conventional analgesia, such as epidural anesthesia, carries potential risks and side effects.
  • There is a growing interest in non-pharmacological methods for pain relief during labor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture as a complementary or alternative pain management strategy during labor.
  • To assess acupuncture's impact on pain intensity, maternal relaxation, and delivery outcomes.
  • To compare acupuncture's efficacy against conventional analgesia.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care hospital.

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  • Ninety parturients were included in the study.
  • Forty-six parturients received acupuncture treatment during labor alongside conventional care, while the control group received conventional care only.

    • Main Results:

    • Acupuncture significantly reduced the requirement for epidural analgesia (12% vs. 22%).
    • Parturients receiving acupuncture reported significantly greater relaxation during labor.
    • No adverse effects on delivery outcomes were observed in the acupuncture group.

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture shows promise as an effective alternative or adjunct to pharmacological pain relief during childbirth.
    • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to fully elucidate acupuncture's analgesic and relaxing effects in labor.
    • Acupuncture may offer a beneficial option for parturients seeking non-pharmacological labor pain management.