Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on postpartum stress urinary incontinence. Methods 100 natural birth mothersmet the selection conditions were divided into control group (n=50) and treatment group (n=50). The control group accepted pelvic floormuscle training and the treatment group accepted acupuncture and moxibustion in addition. They were assessed 4 weeks after treatment. Results84% in the treatment group improved and it was 56% in the control group ( χ² =10.54, P<0.01). Conclusion Acupuncture may improvethe efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training on postpartum stress urinary incontinence.

Key words: acupuncture, pelvic floor muscle training, stress urinary incontinence, postpartum