Sterile Water versus Acupuncture for Labor Pain
January 13th, 2010
Subcutaneous injections of sterile water and acupuncture reduced the pain of labor.
Sterile water is better than acupuncture in relieving the pain of labor
Medscape J Med. 2008 Jun 26;10(6):151
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The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
source: NCCAM
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