Firstly, what is acupressure? Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses.
Acupressure is a technique that involves specific points in the human body.
These points can stimulate contractions and induce labor.
Acupressure does not use needled to stimulate these points as used in acupuncture.
This makes it very safe and pain free.
In acupressure, pressure is applied to the points that need to be stimulated.
Think about how you instinctively press your temples when you have a migraine.
Pressure points work in very similar ways.
If you are past your due date, you can use pressure points to induce naturally.
The points are listed below.
The Bladder point is located midway, one finger width above the buttocks crease halfway between the dimple in the buttocks and the spine.
Rub this point gently.
The Hoku point is located on the top of your hand in the webbing between your thumb and index finger.
To stimulate contractions, rub this point.
Stimulation of this point also offers pain relief during contractions.
The Spleen point is located on the inside of the ankle, four finger widths above the ankle bone.
Rub gently to stimulate contractions.
Acupressure is one of the simplest, safest and most effective ways of naturally inducing labor for both mother and baby.
It has been proven to be safe by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), among other reputed research institutions.
There are no drugs, no side effects, no risks, and nothing that forces your baby to come before he or she is ready.
It is no wonder there are so many doctors, midwives, doulas, and woman worldwide who have adopted this technique and swear by it.