| If you are pregnant and past you due date, you | | | | problem for an expectant mother who is past her |
| are undoubtedly feeling the anxiety with waiting | | | | due date. |
| for labor to start. At this point, you may be | | | | Acupressure is another method shown to be |
| searching for ways to start labor naturally. Many | | | | very effective in bringing on labor. A simple and |
| obstetricians today look towards medical labor | | | | comfortable way to naturally encourage labor is |
| induction when an expectant mother is past her | | | | acupressure. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture |
| due date. This route can throw your birthing | | | | because the same points of the body are used, |
| options out the window, such as a homebirth. | | | | but without the needles. However, acupressure |
| Unfortunately, you will be hard pressed to find a | | | | utilizes thumbs and fingertips rather than needles. |
| doctor that will not recommend chemically inducing | | | | In order to stimulate the acupressure points to |
| your labor once you are past your due date; | | | | start labor, the points are first located according |
| regardless of the risks or harsh side effects. | | | | to some simple measurements. Using just your |
| Many mothers that have experienced the side | | | | fingertips or thumbs, pressure is given to points |
| effects from using medication to start labor | | | | on the body. The pressure could be applied as a |
| shiver at the thought of going through it again. | | | | small rotating movement, static pressure, or in a |
| You might have already come across various | | | | pressure-release manner. |
| methods on how to start labor naturally. You | | | | Sometimes, only one acupressure treatment is |
| might even have tried sex, EPO, walking, spine | | | | enough to "kick-start" labor but usually the |
| adjustments by chiropractic, bouncing on the birth | | | | treatment is repeated in a few hours time. |
| ball, and spicy foods, in order to start your labor | | | | Acupressure for labor is beneficial not only in |
| naturally. | | | | inducing labor naturally, but is also extremely |
| Acupuncture in another commonly suggested way | | | | helpful in relieving labor contraction pains, back |
| to naturally start labor. Some people are skeptical | | | | pains, and nausea, that are often associated with |
| about acupuncture for labor. It has been shown in | | | | pregnancy. |
| several studies, however, that by stimulating | | | | What is wonderful in acupressure for labor is that |
| specific acupuncture points, the body is gently | | | | it could be used at home. Because acupressure is |
| urged to begin the process of childbirth. The only | | | | simple, a person with no previous experience |
| complication that may occur is some slight bruising | | | | could use this method with great success, just by |
| at the puncture points. Some people might be | | | | following basic instructions. Hence, more and more |
| afraid of possible pain caused by needles that are | | | | pregnant women and their partners are using |
| used to stimulate the acupuncture points for | | | | acupressure for conditions related to pregnancy, |
| inducing labor naturally. The acupuncture needles | | | | including the induction of labor. Midwives and |
| used are solid, yet extremely thin. That's why | | | | natural health care doctors agree that |
| there is very little or no pain during the treatment. | | | | acupressure is a safe and effective way to |
| Most acupuncture specialists will not make house | | | | naturally start labor. |
| calls to perform the treatment; this could be a | | | | |