Acupuncture for labor pain

Acupuncture for labor pain

The cables seen around the patient’s leg connect the needles to the electro acupuncture device.  The acupuncture needles are inserted near the ankle (SP6 point) and down between the first and second toes (LV3 point).  Although electro acupuncture does not eliminate the labor pain completely, it helps reduce it and create a more pleasant birth experience.

Acupuncture Research on Labor Pain and Pregnancy Related Issues

Japanese Acupuncture Model

 

Japanese Acupuncture Model showing acupuncture meridians and points
The Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry, Kakamigahara, Japan

 

This particular Japanese acupuncture model had been owned by the Sasamata family, Tsukushi style abdominal massage practitioners until 1903.  The creator of this acupuncture model, Dr. Doetsu Ihara, was a colleague of renown doctor and author, Ippo Okamoto (1654-1716), who had devoted himself to acupuncture education.

Traditional Japanese Acupuncture Model Head and Upper body acupuncture points
The Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry, Kakamigahara, Japan
Traditional Japanese Acupuncture Model from Edo period acupuncturist
The Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry, Kakamigahara, Japan