When should i start accupuncture to avoid induction?

[Heaven]

My AP likes to see ppl once a month until 36wks and then weekly. He said from 36wks he concentrates on getting your body ready for labour and then at 40wks will use induction points. So I would go now!

[ubba82]

So is accupuncture expensive? How do you know if you have found someone good?

[SamiH]

I suppose you need to go with your feelings, but also speak to any other ladies in your area - or even doulas in your area - co-incidentally the doula that ended up being with me during labour and birth was also doula for my AP's wife!

Cost me around $75 per session. You might be able to claim some back on health fund if you have insurance.

[MamaPan]

Hi Rainy
As you know I used acupuncture for labour prep with DS. I started going at 37 wks and asked for prep only (no induction pts) - DS was born at 39 weeks, I would have done more pts the next week probably.
My current TCM practitioner wants me to go back at 34 weeks and then from 37 weeks onwards.
I highly recommend it.
I cant remember what you were doing last time but I also drank RLT 2 cups per day and did preg yoga both of which i think really helped with a smooth, fast (and not overdue) labour. Hope it goes the same this time!!
Good luck honey!!