{
    "abstract": "Uterine response to electroacupuncture stimulation of specific sites of the extremities is demonstrated in 60 pregnant women--48 cases for labor induction and 12 cases for inhibition of premature labor. In the 34 term, post-term, and 7 intrauterine fetal death cases, induction of labor was attempted; in 32 cases delivery was achieved, resulting in a success rate of 78%. In 7 cases of midterm abortion attempts, all failed to respond. Of the 12 cases of premature labor, with the exception of 1 case, all carried the pregnancy to term, resulting in a success rate of 91.6%. Based on these clinical observations, electroacupuncture may become a useful tool in controlling labor. The possible mechanism of action is discussed. Further investigation and standardization of this technique is proposed.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "J J",
            "initials": "JJ",
            "lastname": "Tsuei"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "Y",
            "initials": "Y",
            "lastname": "Lai"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": null,
            "firstname": "S D",
            "initials": "SD",
            "lastname": "Sharma"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": null,
    "doi": null,
    "journal": "Obstetrics and gynecology",
    "keywords": [],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "1977-10-01",
    "pubmed_id": "904813",
    "results": null,
    "title": "The influence of acupuncture stimulation during pregnancy: the induction and inhibition of labor.",
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}