Veränderungen der Zervixreife und Geburtsdauer nach geburtsvorbereitender Akupunkturtherapie. Das Mannheimer Schema

Conclusions These results show that specific prenatal acupuncture can cause morphologic changes at the cervix prior to delivery. Uterine contractions appeared to be better coordinated in women who had received specific acupuncture, leading to more efficient and shorter labor. This suggests that specific prenatal acupuncture should be considered for women with uncomplicated pregnancies as they approach term.