Maternity Acupressure

Maternity acupressure has been used for thousands of years with a great history of success for many women. Acupressure follows the same lines as acupuncture but without the needles. Acupressure and acupuncture are being used more frequently now for a whole range of ailments, and relaxation techniques. Even scientific doctors are now starting to believe in benefits that acupressure can bring.

Acupressure involves the basic principle that by pressing or massaging certain points on the body, you can alter and balance the flow of Qi (energy) Due to this, acupressure can be used for many pregnancy ailments including morning sickness and back pain.

Acupressure can also be used to help ease the pain during labor, and if you're baby is overdue certain maternity acupressure points can also be located and massaged to help start contractions and induce labor. This really shouldn't be done until your pregnancy is full term though. Most experts class a pregnancy at full term by 36 weeks, but acupressure to induce labor should be left until your due date has passed and you are classed as 'overdue'.

Maternity acupressure has a good success history, and is safe for mother and baby as long as it is used correctly. Finding the exact pressure point isn't always easy and knowing how to manipulate that point in the right way is also needed for success. The definitive on-line resource for maternity acupressure is by Dr Lena Leino .

It's fantastic way to learn all of the pressure points. It gives instructional diagrams and you can also watch videos with clear instructional narration.

Acupressure Points For Nausea

Certain pressure points may be hard to find and it is always best to view acupressure charts or diagrams that actually show the points in clear detail.

• To help prevent nausea and morning sickness you need to find the pressure point known as Inner Gate. This is located on the inside of the wrist, between the tendons. You could also use the pressure point known Foot Three Mile. This is located between the outer edge of your shin bone, and your leg muscle.

Pressure Points To Induce Labor

• There are two main pressure points to induce labor. These are known as Adjoining Valley which can be found on the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Also Big And High, which can be found on the lower leg, 4 finger widths above the ankle.
• Three Yin Crossing is an extra point that is said to help 'ripen' the cervix ready for labor. It can also help to strengthen contractions once you are in labor and help labor to progress faster. This one can be found on the inside of the leg again located near to the ankle.

Acupressure Points To Help Ease Labor Pain

• Your partner can help with next point as it is found at the highest point of the shoulder muscle and is known as Shoulder Well. If used correctly many women have reported great success in easing labor pain.

Many more Mums to be are turning to alternative methods of pain relief during pregnancy, but you must find out the correct pressure points or this just won't work properly. Get yourself a good set of instructions with picture guides as to where the acupressure points are located. If you don't fancy doing it yourself, then you could always find a local qualified acupressure specialist.

If you would like to have an all natural pregnancy and avoid the need for drugs and medical intervention then maternity acupressure could be just for you. Click Here to find out more, or you could visit your local holistic practitioner for more details.

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