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Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman. By the time they reach their ninth month, pregnant women are exhausted; they have endured months of swollen feet, shortness of breath, & extreme fatigue. As the due date nears, they will do anything to wind it up & give birth to their child. Even though there’re many methods, remedies & even medicines that could be used to induce labor, Acupressure is revered above all of them; it comes without the risks of the other methods & it has no side effects.

Acupressure is an all natural method that may be used to induce labor in women who have passed their due dates, to reduce the pain associated with labor, or to help to speed up a labor that is progressing slowly.

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, only acupressure uses the pressure of the fingers & thumbs as opposed to using needles. One of the best features of acupressure is that it’s very effective at inducing labor in pregnant women, as well as reducing the pain often associated with labor.

Acupressure points such as “Adjoining Valley”, “Shoulder Well” & “Big & High” are associated with using Acupressure for labor.

In Adjoining Valley, the points used in acupressure will stimulate the large intestine meridian. First, locate the part of the hand between the thumb & forefinger. In the area known as webbing, press firmly. The correct area will feel tender. Apply pressure to the Adjoining Valley point is useful technique to get relief from labor pains too.

The Shoulder Well is another great acupressure point to use during labor. Apply pressure to the highest point on the shoulder muscle. To locate the area, use four fingers & measure from the joint of your shoulder, moving in towards your neck. This area will be very tender, & is also effective for managing pain during labor.

The Big & High point is located directly above the back of your heel. It is located between the Achilles’ Tendon & your ankle. Apply pressure directly to this spot for the most benefits.

Be assured, labor will progress using these natural methods of inducing, but you’ll not have the risk of side effects or negative reactions. However, it’s important to only use acupressure for inducing labor when you’re due or past due & not during your earlier months of pregnancy.

Article by Lena Leino, mother & acupressure specialist. Lena shares her knowledge & experience on how to start labor naturally at home & manage labor pains safely on her page on acupressure for labor at http://www.MaternityAcupressure.com.

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