What is Maternity Acupressure?
Maternity acupressure is a natural and safe method of inducing labor by manually stimulating pressure points along your body using your fingers and thumbs. This is not a new procedure but in fact an ancient Chinese technique that has been used for thousands of years. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture except instead of using needles, you are applying pressure to acupuncture points.

So How Does this Induce Labor?
When the techniques of maternity acupressure are applied there are a number of things that will happen that can contribute to the onset of labor. Acupressure can trigger your labor by stimulating contractions and helping the cervix dilate. This usually begins to happen within 48 hours or less. Everyone is different and everyone has different labor experiences which could mean your labor could start within 20 minutes of applying acupressure.
Another great thing that happens is the much needed release of muscle tension throughout the body. This is obviously very beneficial to a woman who is 9 months pregnant, exhausted physically, suffering from back pain, muscle aches and generally tense, just waiting for any sign of labor.
Maternity acupressure also promotes the circulation of blood and helps stimulate the body`s natural self-curative abilities. It can significantly reduce pain associated with labor by releasing endorphins and blocking the pain receptors to the brain.

Is this Safe for my Baby?
Not only is maternity acupressure safe for you and your baby but it is probably the only method of induction out there that is one hundred percent, guaranteed safe.
It has been proven to be safe by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), among other reputed research institutions. There are no drugs, no side effects, no risks, and nothing that forces your baby to come before he or she is ready. It is no wonder there are so many doctors, midwives, doulas, and woman worldwide who have adopted this technique and swear by it.

Can I Do This at Home? Do I Need a Professional?
Yes, you can do this at home! And no, you don't need a professional! This is a simple hands-on technique that can be learned by yourself or your spouse. It is basically applying pressure to a key point on the body for a moment. Anyone can do it, and it can be done anywhere!

If you would like to learn the proper techniques of maternity acupressure and try it yourself, click here. Good luck with your labor!