Pregnancy and Traditional Chinese Medicine Post-conception acupuncture is a natural way to enhance pregnancy. Pre natal care can reduce many of the negative symptoms associated with early pregnancy. Acupuncture can be beneficial for a number of things including nausea, vomiting, premature contractions, deficient amniotic fluid, small for date baby’s as well as breech presentation. See medical articles for article link to this article One researcher discovered that through Doppler ultra sound there was more blood flow through the umbilical cord after the mother received acupuncture. Link to this article In the case of delayed labor, acupuncture is an excellent choice to prevent artificial induction with medications. Success rate for acupuncture induction on labor was proven in a study led by fertility specialist Andrew Orr L.Ac. with a success rate of 88% of the Mothers going into labor within 3-24 hours. (See medical articles for details).