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A member asked:

Does acupuncture really helps in inducing labor during pregnancy? is it safe for the mother and the baby?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: There is no reliable scientific evidence that acupuncture can initiate labor.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

World Health ORG -: The world health organization places induction of labor under the category of "diseases, symptoms or conditions for which acupuncture has been proved-through controlled trials-to be an effective treatment". Yes, acupuncture is quite safe.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

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