We want to share our experience about acupuncture and acupressure in
newborns as a treatment modality. Researches have shown that acupressure and
acupuncture are effective for headaches, stress control or obesity. Our studies
and experiences about acupressure and acupuncture use in newborns and adults
suggest that alternative and complementary medicine could be a promising
treatment modality to be used with modern medicine. We studied in which
diseases and how we can use these treatment modalities in newborns. We
summarised our studies about acupuncture and acupressure effect for minor
painful procedures and skin perfusion and thought that this could be a new
treatment modality. Further research is needed to evaluate effective modes and
doses for pain control in newborns.
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