Acupuncture for Labour Induction

Can acupuncture help with labour induction?

Yes, our Brisbane acupuncture clinics may help with all types of pregnancy and fertility issues including labour inductions.  Woman seeking out help with labour induction are often keen to avoid medical intervention and are looking for a more natural drug free alternative which we can provide.

The acupuncture treatment aims to stimulate the release of beneficial hormones and decreases the release of other stress hormones which may be inhibiting labour.  Acupuncture is also aimed at relaxing tight muscles of the back, hip, and pelvic area.  Changing hormone levels and relaxing these muscles allows the baby to drop lower and fully engage.  The pelvic and supporting muscles are under a great deal of strain during the delivery so relaxing any tightness in advance may reduce the pain levels experienced and shorten the delivery time.

How long will it take?

This depends on what stage you are at when you arrive with us.  In our experience most women come in at 39 or 40 weeks, approximately 90% of cases take 3-4 sessions in 3-4 days, approximately  5% need fewer treatments and 5% need more treatments.  On rare occasions the acupuncture treatment does not work and we usually follow up to find a medical reason for this such as a large baby’s head size preventing the baby from fully engaging.

You do not need to wait until your due date, we can start treating you 3-4 days prior to this or sooner if there is a need to deliver early such as complications.  It is important to discuss early natural induction with your obstetrician so they can approve the plan based on the babies health and development.

How much will it cost?

Read our acupuncture page to find out how much acupuncture costs. We have HICAPS available in our clinics so should you have health insurance you need only pay the gap. 

Should you book an appointment and go into to labour that is no problem at all, we waive the short notice cancellation fee for all our labour induction cases, just give us a courtesy call or a text message. (no emails please, we won’t get the message in time).

We understand that time is of the essence. If there are no appointment spots available please call us and we will do our best to fit you in after-hours at no additional cost.

Which practitioner should I book with?

Our treatment for labour induction was designed and refined at TLC Acupuncture Clinic for over a decade based on research and experience.  We have trained all of our of our practitioners with this advanced treatment protocol for labour induction.

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