Acupuncture

Acupuncture is increasingly being used as a natural treatment for depression.Because of potential side effects of drug treatment in women who are pregnant, acupuncture would be a valuable alternative.In a study published in the "Journal of Affective Disorders", 61 pregnant women with major depression were treated with acupuncture specifically tailored to treat depression, general acupuncture that did not target depression, or with massage therapy. The women who were treated with acupuncture specifically targeting depression had a response rate of 69 percent. In comparison, the response rates were lower for those who received general acupuncture (47 percent) or massage therapy (32 percent).