Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Has anyone had success inducing labor on a pregnant woman with acupuncture? I have yet to see it work, especially using the classic points of LI-4, GB-21, Sp-6, UB-60. There must be a whole lot more to it than simple needling. I have heard of success using UB-32 with very strong high frequency electro-stim for both labor pain and induction, but have not seen it myself. Are there other points that people have used with success? Thanks! Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht. Oasis Acupuncture <http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com 8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte Suite D-35 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480) 991-3650 Fax: (480) 247-4472 Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Matt Bauer Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:49 PM Chinese Medicine Re: Ideas on acupuncture during pregnancy? I have used GB 21 in pregnancy for such things as headaches and back pain, both upper and lower back. I also use it to lessen the chance of miscarriage. I insert at 15-30 degree angle with either no manipulation or a very slight tonifying (1/8th turn clockwise) technique to encourage qi upward. Although I have not seen this point used specifically for abortion or to induce labor, I would imagine this could only be done with very strong reducing techniques and even then, with unreliable results. GB 21 could be used to induce labor (again with a reducing technique) if combined with other lower extremity points, but I believe it is quite safe when combined with other upper, qi raising points and needling techniques. If one is uncertain of their ability to direct qi upward, best to avoid GB21. Matt Bauer - Mike Liaw Chinese Medicine Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:24 AM Re: Ideas on acupuncture during pregnancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I have used Li4 and SP6 with high stim and have put 4 woman in labor in about 45 min. watch to see if the fetus moves into breach, can happen with this type of induction. If so moxa GB34 untill baby moves, could take 30 min or more. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks for the note on GB-34. I have moved the fetus out of breach position some 15 times with the traditional moxa of Bl-67. It has not failed me once. Also, one can needle Sp-6 and Li-4 less agressively and expect labour to start within a day. That way the body can decide better when or if it is ready. It seems always more graceful to me to work with nature as much as possible instead of overriding it. DrSpohn wrote: I have used Li4 and SP6 with high stim and have put 4 woman in labor in about 45 min. watch to see if the fetus moves into breach, can happen with this type of induction. If so moxa GB34 untill baby moves, could take 30 min or more. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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