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Anyone heard of this before, any tried and tested and does it work??
What do you think, its worth asking the OH to give us a nice foot rub if nothing else i guess...
This is what i found online:
"There are several acupressure points that induce labor naturally. Two of these key pressure points are on the area right above the inner ankle on her calf and the webbed part between her thumb and index finger. Pressing these points in a circular motion for about 60 seconds, every 2 hours, can actually induce labor! Acupressure foot massage is one of the best at-home labor inducing remedies, and many times those who go in for an acupuncture or acupressure appointment end up in labor 48 hours or so later.
But what is acupressure? Like acupuncture, acupressure is a Holistic Medical System and one form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the acupressure specialist simply applies pressure to various points along a persons body. Today acupressure foot massage is more commonly used by pregnancy care professionals, midwives and doulas than ever before.
Acupressures popularity is on the increase, because compared to medical induction and even to herbs like black and blue cohosh and conventional remedies like drinking Caster Oil, the acupressure foot massage for inducing labor has absolutely no side effects or risk factors.
Inducing labor naturally or medically is not entirely recommended. Acupressure foot massage can make the process go by faster and less painfully for the woman, but ultimately a baby will come when he is ready to come. Its important not to use acupressure foot massage before the due date in order to not cause a premature labor. After the due date acupressure is recommended in order to avoid chemical induction of labor"
What do you think, its worth asking the OH to give us a nice foot rub if nothing else i guess...
This is what i found online:
"There are several acupressure points that induce labor naturally. Two of these key pressure points are on the area right above the inner ankle on her calf and the webbed part between her thumb and index finger. Pressing these points in a circular motion for about 60 seconds, every 2 hours, can actually induce labor! Acupressure foot massage is one of the best at-home labor inducing remedies, and many times those who go in for an acupuncture or acupressure appointment end up in labor 48 hours or so later.
But what is acupressure? Like acupuncture, acupressure is a Holistic Medical System and one form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the acupressure specialist simply applies pressure to various points along a persons body. Today acupressure foot massage is more commonly used by pregnancy care professionals, midwives and doulas than ever before.
Acupressures popularity is on the increase, because compared to medical induction and even to herbs like black and blue cohosh and conventional remedies like drinking Caster Oil, the acupressure foot massage for inducing labor has absolutely no side effects or risk factors.
Inducing labor naturally or medically is not entirely recommended. Acupressure foot massage can make the process go by faster and less painfully for the woman, but ultimately a baby will come when he is ready to come. Its important not to use acupressure foot massage before the due date in order to not cause a premature labor. After the due date acupressure is recommended in order to avoid chemical induction of labor"
