“I received acupuncture in the weeks leading up to the birth of my second child. Monica’s consideration and understanding of my preferences was such a blessing during that stressful time. Not only was her listening and education an encouragement, my body responded so well to the treatments. This led to a tremendous birth experience, especially compared to my first birthing experience when I was unprepared physically and emotionally. Having the acupuncture sessions with Monica was an essential component of my birth plan and I would not consider another birth experience without her.”
-Deborah
Benefits of Pre-Birth Acupuncture (weekly starting at week 36):
Shortens labor:
Research has demonstrated that the mean duration of labor in a group of women giving birth for the first time was reduced from 8 hours & 2 minutes in the control group (70 women) to 6 hours and 36 minutes in the group of women (70) who had received pre-birth acupuncture.
Decreases medical intervention:
Data on 169 women was gathered by 14 midwives as part of their midwifery practice inNew Zealand. It found that when comparing all caregivers (midwives, general practitioners, and specialists) to those women who received pre-birth acupuncture there was:
~ An overall 35% reduction in the number of inductions (for women having their 1st baby there was a 43% reduction)
~ A 31% reduction in the epidural rate
~ 32% reduction in cesarean delivery
~ 9% increase in vaginal births
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