The feasibility of acupuncture as an adjunct intervention for antenatal depression: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
- Acupuncture for the treatment of depressive symptomologies was acceptable to pregnant women not utilising conventional approaches, as well as an adjunct for those using standard depression therapies.
- The individualised depression orientated protocol appeared to be well-tolerated and free from adverse effects
- Findings demonstrated significantly reduced end of intervention depression, stress and psychological distress scores amongst acupuncture recipients when compared to attention comparator progressive muscle relaxation and usual care controls.