Maternity Acupressure Frequently Asked Questions
By Kim Beckers
Are you pregnant and past your due date? Are you tired and achy? Perhaps you are scheduled for a medical induction? Maybe you have considered maternity acupressure but still have some questions. Find out the answer to all those burning questions about maternity acupressure and you could be on your way to finally meeting your baby by using maternity acupressure to induce labor.
What is Acupressure? Acupressure is a holistic approach to medicine that compliments what your body already does naturally; it is an ancient Chinese technique that refers to use of points on the body (acupressure points). It is believed that these points are energetic channels that run from the skin through to the internal organs of ones body. Acupressure is the means of putting pressure on these specific points on the body using the hands, elbows or other devices to elicit a specific response.
How fast does acupressure start working for pain relief? You will feel relief from maternity acupressure almost immediately within one or two contractions. It will be apparent if the acupressure is working or not as you will feel a sense of relief and reduction in the intensity of the contractions as well as a feeling of calm and serenity.
How do you know how to apply pressure, when and for how long? The amount of pressure used as well as the apparatus to apply to pressure such as fingers, thumbs, knuckles, etc will vary from women to women and acupressure point to acupressure point. You will know that you are applying pressure to the correct point from the response you are receiving from the pregnant women. They should feel a warm, tingly, intense pressure. If the women feels pain then you are not in the correct spot.
Are there specific pressure points that should be used at different stages of labor? Absolutely, as labor progresses through the different stages there will be specific pressure points that will need to be pressed in order to receive the benefits of the acupressure this is all outlined clearly in the maternity acupressure guide.
How easy is this to do for someone without any experience in using acupressure? Since there are no special skills required and everything is outlined in the guide anyone can perform the acupressure as long as they follow simple instructions.
Are there any special tools required to perform acupressure? The only tools required are your fingers, thumbs, elbows,etc.
What if I press the wrong points? Since the only points you will be pressing are the ones that the women finds useful in inducing labor there is no such thing as pressing the wrong points.
If I want to use Maternity Acupressure to induce labor when is the best time to begin using it? You should never try to induce labor using any method prior to your due date. The best time to use maternity acupressure is 3 or 4 days before a medical induction.
For more information on Maternity Acupressure as well as tips and advice throughout your pregnancy visit Your Maternity Resource.com
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