Learn the Best Acupressure Points to Induce Labor and To Shorten Labor
Acupressure labor includes easy to learn acupressure points for inducing labor your or your partner can apply on your legs, arms, shoulder or back.
There are key pressure points to induce labor by that cause uterine contractions.
Acupressure labor induction will work best if you are overdue, that is between 41 to 42 weeks of gestation and you are experiencing mild contractions that come and go.
Acupressure Labor Induction Made Easy for Couples that Want to Induce Labor Naturally.
This technique is quite effective and recommended by midwife, doulas and doctors because pressing specific spots along your skin could start your labor in a safe and natural way.
Labor and Maternity Acupressure
Maternity or labor acupressure is a wonderful tool that teaches you how to properly perform an acupressure labor induction that works!
You will learn how to find the pressure points to induce labor and how to apply the correct pressure.
It clearly shows useful acupuncture points for inducing labor and to be used during labor to ease the pain and help bring the baby down the birthing canal.
You and your partner will be able to easily learn how to induce and support your labor naturally without side effects. Many couples have tried it and just loved it. It gives you a sense of control and empowers your birthing experience.
It also gives your partner a great sense of purpose and involvement during the birth of your child. I recommend it to anyone that wants to induce labor naturally and wants to avoid side effects of castor oil. This program also teaches how to treat pregnancy problems like nausea and how to help breasfeeding and postpartum. It is a great tool for every mom-to-be.
How Using Acupressure for Labor Works
Watch the following acupressure video to learn more about acupressure for labor and to learn acupressure points for inducing labor.
Pressure Points for Inducing Labor:
The following are the most important acupressure points to induce labor that you can easily apply on yourself or with the help of your partner or acupressure practitioner.
Hand
The first pressure point is located on your hand in between your thumb and forefinger. Massage this area to stimulate contractions. This point is called hoku spot or large intestine 6 that stimulates the large intestine, the intestinal portion surrounding the uterus. This point is also useful during labor in order to help the baby move down through the birth canal. It is commonly used to help a woman in labor when she gets tired and if she cannot push effectively. Other interesting uses of this acupressure point are relieve of migraine headaches and bring on menses if you are not pregnant. This spot should never be used during pregnancy.
Watch the following acupressure video as it shows the location of the hand acupressure points to induce labor.
Pressure Points to Induce Labor: Hand
Acupressure Points for Inducing Labor: Lower Extremities
Calf
The second pressure point is located on your calf. To find it, put four fingers above your inner ankle bone, the area will be tender and sore when pressed upon. Applying acupressure on this spot helps strengthen weak labor contractions and it is especially important in stimulating the cervix to ripen. This point is called Spleen 6 and it can be used during labor if the cervix is not dilating adequately.
Foot
This pressure point helps the baby descend. It is located between the tendon of Achilles and your ankle bone and it is referred to as bladder 60.
Pressure Points to Induce Labor: Foot/Leg
Watch this acupressure video that shows the acupressure point for inducing labor located on your foot and leg.
Pressure Points for Inducing Labor: Back and Shoulders
Lower Back
This pressure point to induce labor is called bladder 32 and it is located on your lower back. One finger width above the buttocks crease on either side of the spine. The woman should lean forward for best results in finding this acupressure point. When you put your finger on this point, you are touching the sacral foramen and you will feel a little depression This spot should be massaged for 60 seconds.
Shoulders
This point is called gb21 and it is located on either shoulders. Locate the bone on the back of your neck
This point stimulates uterine contractions and helps be baby come down into the birth canal. It also helps relax your shoulders and stimulates milk let down during breastfeeding. This acupressure point is stimulated by applying pressure with the thumb and knuckle.
Pressure Points to Induce Labor: Back and shoulders
Watch the following acupressure video as it shows how to massage and stimulate the acupressure points for inducing labor located on the lower back and shoulders.
How Acupressure Labor Induction is Performed
1. Locate the acupressure point.
2. Rub and apply pressure on the spot for 60 seconds.
3. Apply circular motion if possible for 60 seconds.
4. Take a 60 second break.
5. Continue for 20 -30 minutes.
6. If you feel a contraction while applying acupressure labor, continue until the contraction has subsided.
Maternity Acupressure E-Book explains the timing and the intensity of point stimulation in more details.
Acupressure Labor Relief
The above technique can also be performed during labor to promote relaxation and relief labor pain.
Acupressure for Labor can help you learn how to use effective acupressure points to shorten your labor. Research shows that acupressure labor significantly shortens the delivery time. Women who use labor acupressure have a delivery time two hour shorter than the average.
When you are delivering your baby naturally, every minute counts! Believe me, I know! Anything that can help you get through it with ease like acupressure will be a great tool for you to have.
I wish you all the best in your natural induction with acupressure and in your delivery!
Do not forget to purchase your very own copy of this useful e-BooK Easier Shorter Labor from Dr. Lena Leino, if you want to learn more about how to use acupressure effectively during labor and how to induce labor naturally.
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YES! It Does Work!
Acupressure triggers your labor by stimulating contractions, helping your cervix to dilate and getting your baby to descend.
Scientific evidence proves that natural labor induction with acupressure is and effective. Stimulation of specific acupressure points induces labor in upto 83% of women within 48 hours, sometimes in 25 minutes.
Of course, you have to be overdue at least 40-42 weeks for acupressure labor to give best results.
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