[ozmidwifery] Acupunture and induction

[The Johnsons]

Looking for advice on using acupuncture to induce labour at 38 weeks for a VBAC with gestational diabetes complications. Ob is supportive of VBAC as long as pregnancy doesn’t go beyond 38 weeks due to possible stillbirth risks in 39th and 40th weeks of pregnancy. Is acupuncture a viable induction alternative? Is it relatively safe for a VBAC attempt or is risk of scar rupture too high? Obs preferred option beyond 38 weeks is elective cs.   Thanks   Mindy