KarenLV

I just read this article....

Acupressure involves applying pressure using your fingers and thumbs on specific points. Using acupressure is a natural way to induce labor by helping the cervix to ripen and dilate. This is a completely safe way to induce labor for both mother and baby. Here are some acupressure techniques that you can use to induce labor.
Instructions:
Step1 Push on the hoku spot which can be found on the top of your hand. It is located in the webbing between your forefinger and your thumb. Massage this area at an angle to stimulate contractions. It may feel slightly tender in this area. This affects the large intestine which surrounds a portion of the uterus.
Step2 Rub the area called spleen 6 for one minute. To find this area, place four fingers above your ankle bone on the inside of your ankle. Applying pressure to this point helps ripen the cervix and strengthen weak contractions.
Step3 Find the bladder 32 spot by tracing one finger width above the buttocks crease. You should feel a small indentation at this point. Massage this point for one minute.
Step4 Apply pressure to BL60 to help the baby descend toward the pelvis. You can find this spot between your ankle bone and Achilles tendon.
Step5 Press and rub these spots in a circular motion. It should feel sore or tender but not painful. Remove pressure when you feel a contraction. Continue with the acupressure after the contraction has subsided.
Step6 Repeat applying pressure to these spots. You can repeat up to six cycles per time. Apply less pressure if it becomes painful.
Step7Use these same techniques in the labor room. They can help ease your labor pains.

Tips & Warnings
Do not use acupressure until you are at full term.

pepperflake

Thanks- I'm posting in here to find this easier later on!

Abbys_Mummy

Hmmm xounds interesting i think alot of the ladies who are over due, due and almost there will find this quite interesting

KarenLV

I'm defnitely going to try this when I come closer to the time.

Linzi

Yep Ill give this a go in a couple of weeks.

Thanks

xxx

xCherylx

Going to try it today Thanks x

Samantha675

And this friday my DH ;is going to go to my accupuncture appointment with my and she is going to show him spots to stimulate during my labor to help me with the pain and such. I will make sure he takes good notes, and I will share that as well.

pepperflake

Thought I would bump this up for the overcooked gang!

pepperflake

http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/ac...re/induce.aspx

great site with pics

trickysgurl

Im only ttc but this is pretty interesting info to know about... I always wanna know a natural way.. And my best friend could have used this only a month ago lol