I used acupuncture to prepare my body for labour & for inducement. It didn't induce labour, but it sure came close... I would have mild contractions for a few hours after each treatment and I would get home & walk and walk and go up & down stairs... I did that a few times a week and then I also did massage. I think the acupuncture did help, and it definately helped prepare me for everything and got my body used to the motions for my VBAC, but it didn't start labour within 24 hours of treatment. I had 2 massages a few days prior to labour, but my acupuncture appointment was 5 days prior to labour.

HTH!