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Acupuncture does work as a pain reliever, say scientists
By Sara Mackenzie on 01/06/2010 12:39:02
Pain is eased with acupuncture, new research finds, which is top news for any mum-to-be with it on her birth plan!
blood through.A month ago, acupuncture was in the news for NOT relieving pain, with researchers saying it didn’t really help mums-to-be in labour. Now, a different set of scientists think the opposite is true, and have identified the painkilling
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Women having home births at 50-year low
By Emma Daly on 11/11/2011 12:37:26
Only 2.5% of mums gave birth at home last year, compared to a third 50 years ago
part in this growing trend. As maternity services continue to be overstretched in the NHS, the NCT are eager to ensure local areas have a sufficient number of midwives to offer home births as a realistic option.Read more…Success of IVF reduced
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Acupuncture really can relieve pain say scientists - this time
By Susie Boone on 01/12/2010 11:06:31
acupuncture, birth, pain, research, labour
in your body.Then again, that research came hot on the heels of a different group of scientists saying acupuncture didn't reduce pain in labour.So what should pregnant women do? The latest results do suggest that acupuncture - the ancient medical art
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