Objective: to identify scientific evidence in the literature on the effect of acupuncture for the relief of low back pain during pregnancy. Methods: this is an integrative literature review. The bibliographic survey included articles indexed in the portal of six databases, using controlled keywords. Results: seven articles published in English were included. The studies using acupuncture for low back pain have been successful in reducing pain, as well as increased mobility, improved sleep, a sense of well-being, increased capacity for some physical activities and improved emotional reactions of pregnant women. Conclusion: acupuncture contributed to the reduction of low back pain in the pregnant women, among other benefits, contributing to the promotion of health in a pleasurable, simple, practical, risk-free, cheap and cost-effective way. Descriptors: Acupuncture; Pregnant Women; Nursing; Low Back Pain; Health Promotion. Objetivo: identificar evidências científicas na literatura sobre o efeito da acupuntura para o alívio da dor lombar na gestação. Métodos: revisão integrativa de literatura. O levantamento bibliográfico incluiu artigos indexados no portal de seis bases de dados, utilizando palavras-chave controladas. Resultados: foram incluídos sete artigos publicados no idioma inglês. Os estudos, que utilizaram acupuntura para a lombalgia, obtiveram êxito na redução da dor, assim como aumento da mobilidade, melhoria do sono, sensação de bem-estar, aumento da capacidade para algumas atividades físicas e melhoria das reações emocionais das gestantes. Conclusão: a acupuntura contribuiu para a diminuição da lombalgia em gestantes, dentre outros benefícios, contribuindo para a promoção da saúde de forma prazerosa, simples, prática, sem riscos, barata e com bom custo benefício.
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