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Acupuncture in childbirth

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A recent review in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology concluded that there was 'little convincing evidence' that acupuncture helped diminish the pain of childbirth.

Do you think this means that acupuncture has no role to play in a woman's pain relief?

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Acupuncture in childbirth (3 Replies) Posted: 29/04/2010 16:13:34 By Rhea Johnson	Re: Acupuncture in childbirth 04/05/2010 14:05:15 By Guest

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