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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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