Forbidden acupuncture points and implications for inducing labor
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The use of acupuncture during pregnancy appears to be safe and well tolerated by women in all trimesters. However, there is some debate regarding the use of certain acupuncture points that were historically considered to be forbidden during pregnancy.1 Randomized controlled trials evaluating acupuncture during pregnancy and labor where forbidden points have been used indicate there is no evidence of induction or miscarriage.2,3 Therefore, it is unclear if acupuncture can induce labor for pregnant women experiencing delayed labor or post-term pregnancy.
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