Acupuncture to induce overdue babies
Acupuncture to induce babies has a long tradition and is actually quite simple.
All an acupuncturist needs to do is encourage the mother's energy to move downwards. Acupuncture treatment will not force nature and so if the baby needs a little more time then treatment will not start the birthing process immediately but it will get the body ready for imminent labour by starting to open and stretch the cervix.
Once this begins the baby will too be preparing and birth will shortly be around the corner!
I have induced a great many babies in my clinic so I'm used to seeing expectant mums, desperate to meet their new bundles of joy (and desperate to feel a little more comfortable again!) In fact during the days leading up to Christmas I tend to see more overdue mums in my clinics all hoping that their babies aren't born on Christmas day!
Of course, sometimes a baby will insist on being stubborn and need a little more time before they're ready to enter into the world but for most, this technique does prove very effective.
Of course, sometimes a baby will insist on being stubborn and need a little more time before they're ready to enter into the world but for most, this technique does prove very effective.
