text_1: Acupuncture Benefit Seen in Pregnancy
text_2: This story adequately describes the current study and provides the appropriate caveats to interpreting its results. The story could have been improved in the following ways: 1. By providing more detail on the specially-designed type of acupuncture used in one arm of the study. Where could a woman seeking this treatment find it? How many practitioners are trained on this regimen? 2. By mentioning any harms of the treatment. While acupuncture is very safe, the study did report some pain and bleeding. 3. By seeking the perspective of an independent expert and not simply quoting the lead author of the study. 4. By describing the costs or insurance coverage for acupuncture. Because insurance coverage for acupuncture varies widely, out-of-pocket expenses for the 12-session regimen could be a substantial barrier to many women seeking treatment. Interviewing only the lead author may provide an incomplete perspective of the significance of the findings.