Acupuncture - how many times worked for you?

[Manhattan]

I started induction treatment at 40 weeks. I had 4 sessions, after which I lost my mucous plug, and contractions started. DD wasnt born until 41w+1, but that was due to other reasons, so the acupuncture did get my labour going.

Sending lots of labour vibes your way hun x

[Calluna]

The accupuncturist I see says most people have about 3 sessions, it only took 1 session for me - my waters had already broken though.

[Claire_A]

It took three sessions for me too. I had them two or three days apart, starting a week before my due date - and DD was born exactly on her EDD. The last session I actually started having mild contractions but I didn't realise that's what it was lol!

[thepixie]

I started at 41 weeks, was booked in for 3 sessions and didn't go back for the third because I was busy having a baby!

[luna moth]

I planned to start at 38, and keep going weekly until bubs was out.

Got the dizzy-wizzies at the first one though, so gave up altogether. Totally bummed.

[berrme]

I started labour prep acupuncture just before 37 weeks, had 2 sessions of that a week apart. Started labour induction points just before 39 weeks, another at 39 +3 and a third at 40 weeks. Went into labour at 40 +1.
After each induction session I felt contractions and it certainly moved bub down. I also give credit for my fairly fast 'first' labour to the preparation acupuncture.

As far as bub not liking it goes... I don't think babies like anything that disturbs their comfy living space. You are hoping for contractions and labour so don't expect bub to be happy about it.

[MrsBexie]

I was also wondering this! I am thinking I might start at 37 weeks, we want her to hopefully be ready to come before christmas!!