Does Acupuncture Therapy Reduce the Need for Labor Induction After Postdate (Week 41)
Post-term Pregnancy (40 to 42 Weeks Gestation)
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Post-term Pregnancy (40 to 42 Weeks Gestation)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women past their due date (week 40)
- Proper dating of pregnancy
- Uncomplicated pregnancy
- Normal evaluation as part of the mother and fetus routine examination on week 40
- Singleton pregnancy
- No contraindication for vaginal birth
- No significant signs of birth
Exclusion Criteria:
- Past Cesarean Section
- Women who have undergone acupuncture treatment during pregnancy
- Women who did not undergo separation membranes
Sites / Locations
- Meir Medial Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
No Intervention
Group receives sham treatment
Group receives acupuncture treatment
Group doesn't receive any treatment
Sham treatment will be given on points on the back, points that are not acupuncture points, so that the patient will not be able to know whether she is receiving sham treatment or a real treatment. The treatment will be every 48-72 hours, a maximum of three treatments.
The women in this group will receive acupuncture treatment every 48-72 hours, a maximum of three treatments.
The women in this group will come for a follow-up check a week later, unless a spontaneous birth will develop.