| Acupressure has been proven to be an excellent | | | | "CV12" point that is four thumb widths above the |
| and safe method relaxing muscles and relieving | | | | navel in the center of the abdomen. |
| pain during pregnancy. It is also known as | | | | - To stimulate the immune system, find the "TH5" |
| effective technique relieving morning sickness. You | | | | point on the back of the forearm two thumb |
| can do it at home, at work, as it does not require | | | | widths above the wrist. |
| any equipment, only your hands. | | | | - For sinus congestion, and tension, find the |
| To give you an example, I will share some of the | | | | "GB20" points at the base of the skull in the back |
| hot points used by this method: | | | | of the head, just behind the bones in back of the |
| - For nausea and vomiting the best is P6. This | | | | ears. |
| specific point is on your wrist and it is easy to | | | | How do you use these points? |
| treat by applying pressure with your fingertip | | | | Information in how to apply these techniques is |
| while concentrating on your breathing. | | | | found in the best book about Acupressure I have |
| - For headaches and pain in the upper body, is | | | | read. It is called Maternity Acupressure. The book |
| recommended LI4. It is located between the | | | | explains how stimulating specific points in your |
| thumb and index finger, on the back of the hand. | | | | body you can start your labor in about hours and |
| - To stimulate digestion and calm nerves, find the | | | | also helps you to manage the pain. |