Research shows that acupuncture atfer the mothers water breaks significantly shoretns labor and makes it less likely that pitocin will be used. If you do not have access to an acupuncturist during labro, then using acupressure is a good ... Betts, D. The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy Cihldbirth, The Journal of Chinese Medicine Publicaitons, Hove, 2006. www.birthingnatrually.net. http://acupunctuer.rhizome.net.nz. The copyright of the artilce Water Breaks ...