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Randomized controlled trial evaluates acupuncture's effect on labor progression in women with prelabor rupture of membranes, suggesting its potential benefits.
Introduction: Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term increases the risk of maternal and neonatal complications. While expectant management aims to allow spontaneous labor, it can lead to infection, whereas active management may result in unnecessary interventions. Acupuncture (ACU) has been suggested as a nonpharmacological method to promote labor onset and reduce the need for induction. This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of ACU in women with PROM at ≥37 weeks' gestation.
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