Acupressure To Induce Labor
Using acupressure to induce labor has become very popular nowdays. But what is this method, how does it work and is it completely safe for both you and your baby?
Before discussing the method let me remind you that you should not start labor yourself unless you have consulted your doctor or your midwive. It’s very important for you baby’s health that you don’t induce labor naturally to early.
What is acupressure?
I get this question all the time: “what is this acupressure and how does it work?”
Well, put simply; acupressure is acupuncture without the needles.
There are pressure points scattered all over your body that can be used in many different ways.
The Chinese discovered this very early and acupuncture is now simply a traditional Chinese medicine used all over the world.
Soon people realized that needles were not needed as you could use the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which then stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. This method was developed over 5,000 year ago in Asia.
This kind of Acupressure Therapy is very effective in the relief of stress-related ailments and can help boost the immune system. It’s also commonly used for back care, healing trauma and emotional pain and there is even a book on better sex using acupressure.
And most recently acupressure has been used to induce labor and ripen the cervix.
Is It Safe To Use Acupressure To Induce Labor?
Yes, it is perfectly safe and harmless. A worst case scenario would mean that it would fail to induce labor but you would still get a relaxing massage. More importantly it’s not only safe for you but it’s perfectly safe for you baby.
Can Anybody Use Acupressure Therapy?
Yes, it’s very easy to learn and simple to use. All you need is a good acupressure manual to teach you how to do it and a a guide to the right spots. There are specific trigger points in the body that effect areas in the body, sometimes far from the trigger point. You can get a special get a special “acupressure to induce labor manual” here: Maternity acupressure.
It does cost $29 but I can promise ou that you will not be sorry once you have your baby in your arms. Besides, if you don’t like it or this methods does not for some reason not work out for you there is a 100% money back guarantee on it.
How successful Is Acupressure?
It’s good to know that acupressure is perhaps the most researched method to induce labor naturally. Most of the natural ways to induce labor are urban legends and don’t have any science behind them. This is not the case with acupressure.
Stimulating special acupressure points induces labor in up to 83% of women within 48 hours. Sometimes it only takes 25 minutes!
Scientific references: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation 1998, Obstetrics and Gynecology 1974, Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2001, Complement Ther Med. 2005, J Altern Complement Med. 2004, Journal of Chinese Medicine 1999, J Midwifery Womens Health 2003, J Nurs Res 2003
What is my next step?
If you really want to learn how to start labor then you should get your hands on the maternity acupressure manual now. I guess I should just ask you this: How badly do you want to have your baby in your arms?
