Ear Acupuncture for Pain and Anxiety Management in Early Labor

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older, Spanish or English speaking, with term (37+ weeks pregnant) singleton pregnancy, in early labor (as defined as less than 6cm dilated and having at least 2 contractions in 10 minutes) Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old, non-english or spanish speaking, greater than 6cm or not having consistent contractions (less than 2 contractions in 10 minutes), preterm and/or multiple gestation pregnancy, received morphine or nitrous oxide within the last 2 hours, congenital anomalies/wound/skin disorders of the ear, or prior adverse reaction to acupuncture, adverse reactions or allergies to adhesives.