Acupuncture

Hi there, just wondering if anyone has had acupuncture done to try and help kickstart labor? I had this done today and i had two needles in each ankle and nothings happening. Has this worked for anyone?

I had this done, first session at 38 weeks, 2nd session at 39 weeks. DD arrived a day before her due date.

Hi

I started a similar thread in 3rd tri discussion a few months ago.

From what I have read and heard - it is definitely worth a try - I am seeing someone this time around monthly until I reach 37 weeks, then we will start some labour prep treatment. Success and how many treatments you need depends on the position of bubs (acupuncture is worth trying for a stubborn breech bubba too) - and if bubs has dropped down a bit or still sitting high up etc.

Good luck!!

My accupuncturist has people it works for and some it doesn't. I truly believe it only works if it's your time. I have tried everything to bring on labour (and DD2 came 8 days early) but I still think it was because she decided to, not because I decided!! My best tip though, nipple stimulation because this will give you contractions. (well it did for me,). xo

Since yesterday i have been feeling a little weird and tired. The baby has hardly moved around and lastnight i just couldn't sleep or get comfortable. Does this mean anything? Feeling a little depressed today

Hun, if you are worried about bubs lack of movements - make a phone call. If everything is fine, that is great - but better to do something than nothing.

You are obviously getting close to D Day anyway and all the anticipation can make you feel a bit flat and anxious.

Good luck - not long now!

I have seen it work many times, since I started as a birth attendant in 2005. It works best where you have had pre-prep sessions, as it can pick up things in your body which may be a problem or holding things up, so I recommend women try it before their due date for prep, then from their due date you can have actual 'induction' encouragment acupuncture. Sometimes is takes one session, and sometimes three or so. But if it doesnt work, then you know your baby is definitely not ready yet. There is also 'induction' massage which works on the points you are supposed to avoid during pregnancy. Both Cailin and I saw the same induction massage person (a year apart) and we both went into labour within 36 hours. True. And my clients had the same experience with her too (BellyBelly's own Tracey Habron!) but she doesn't do it anymore, she's off overseas on a big holiday. The BB therapists do the very same thing and I have seen it work many times. Don't always have to go straight to medical induction, should always give natural therapies a chance first. Much less at stake.

Thanks, I have just booked myself in to have a massage done for pregnancy on saturday so i will let you know how i went.