Acupuncture Safe and Effective to Manage Postcesarean Pain

Am J Nurs. 2022 Jun 1;122(6):58. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000833956.14165.c2.

Abstract

According to this study: Preoperative use of acupuncture is safe, has a clinically relevant effect on pain, and accelerates patient mobilization after a cesarean delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Pain* / therapy
  • Pregnancy