Differences of cesarean section rates according to San-Yin-Jiao(SP6) acupressure for women in labor

METHODS: 209 women were assigned to one of three groups SP6 acupressure, SP6 touch, and control group. For 30 minutes, the SP6 acupressure group received SP6 acupressure,and the SP6 touch group received SP6 touch for the duration of each uterine contraction. The Control group was encouraged to deep breathe and relax for the duration of each uterine contraction for 30 minutes. RESULTS: The rates of cesarean section were 13%, 30%, and 22% for the SP6 acupressure group, SP6 touch group, and control group respectively. Cesarean section rates were significantly different between the SP6 acupressure and non-SP6 acupressure group.