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Self-Acupressure
can greatly ease the stress and pain of childbirth without causing any
of the side effects of drugs. There is also a
specific acupressure point that will induce labor.
Acupressure For Labor And Delivery:
Acupressure Points For Labor And Delivery:
Reaching Inside B67:
Location: On the outside of the little toe, at the base of the toenail.
Benefits: Used to induce labor, and/or correct a malposition of the fetus.
Location: On the outside of the little toe, at the base of the toenail.
Benefits: Used to induce labor, and/or correct a malposition of the fetus.
Sacral Points GB27-GB34:
The acupressure points at the sacram (the large bony area at the base of the spine) help relieve menstrual cramps, and lower-back and labor pain. Steady, firm pressure on these sacral points-by lying on your back with your hands, one on top of the other, under the base of the spine-helps relax the uterus and the pelvic area to relieve pain during labor.
Note: You do not have to use all these points. Using just one or two, using the exercises on the following page, can still be effective:
The acupressure points at the sacram (the large bony area at the base of the spine) help relieve menstrual cramps, and lower-back and labor pain. Steady, firm pressure on these sacral points-by lying on your back with your hands, one on top of the other, under the base of the spine-helps relax the uterus and the pelvic area to relieve pain during labor.
Note: You do not have to use all these points. Using just one or two, using the exercises on the following page, can still be effective:
Shoulder Well GB21:
Caution: Do not apply harsh or sudden pressure on this point. Instead, gradually apply pressure on pregnant women.
Location: On the top of the shoulder, directly on the muscle, one to two inches out from the side of the lower neck.
Benefits: Assists childbirth and relieves pain, nervousness, irritability, and fatigue.
Caution: Do not apply harsh or sudden pressure on this point. Instead, gradually apply pressure on pregnant women.
Location: On the top of the shoulder, directly on the muscle, one to two inches out from the side of the lower neck.
Benefits: Assists childbirth and relieves pain, nervousness, irritability, and fatigue.
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