The use of acupuncture in maternity care: a pilot study evaluating the acupuncture service in an Australian hospital antenatal clinic


Author: Hope-Allan, N., Adams, J., Sibbritt, D. & Tracy, S. 


Conference/Journal: Complementary Therapy and Nurses Midwifery
Date published: 2004
Other:
 Volume ID: 10   ,  Pages: 229-32   ,  Word Count: 80  
    METHODS: 52 women were given a questionnaire, and 71% were completed and returned. Of the 37 women who attended the acupuncture clinic, 49% had previously used at least one form of complementary medicine/therapy. The most common reason for treatment was physiological symptoms including back pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction and sciatica. RESULTS: All 37 women stated that acupuncture improved their well-being and this finding was statistically significant. These findings are offered as a means of identifying potential issues for future investigation in this under-researched area.