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Considering Accupuncture to Induce Labor? There is a Better Way to Induce Naturally |
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Written by Lena Leino
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Accupuncture has been used for many years by pregnant women; however, maternity accupressure is as effective with out the needles. Accupressure points to start labor are similar to those used in accupuncture and can be done safely at home by yourself or your partner. Using accupressure to induce labor naturally is a safe alternative to chemically inducing labor or the use of accupuncture needles.
Accupuncture is an old holistic method to help the body to work better. That's why accupuncture is being used to induce labor as well. Accupuncture is widely used in the East and West and some acupuncture specialists do help expectant women to induce labor when their pregnancies become overdue. They insert very thin needles into specific accupuncture points to induce labor. However, did you know that these accupoints could be treated without any needles? Applying pressure with fingertips on accupuncture points is called accupressure. Indeed, you could use accupressure to induce labor instead of accupuncture, and do it your self, at home!
Accupressure techniques have been around maybe even longer that accupuncture. Maternity accupressure method is proven safe and effective for inducing labor, unlike many other natural labor inducing remedies or medications that can cause a more painful labor and could be risky for both the mother and child.
Maternity Accupressure is both natural and effective. It has been shown to, not only to induce labor, but it makes giving birth easier and helps remove much of the pain associated with childbirth. Using drugs or pharmaceuticals to induce labor is very common; however it has a high degree of risk. To avoid the risks and side effects that come with chemically induced labor, choosing a natural, safe method is a good alternative. Accupressure for labor has been used by thousands of birthing women and is safe, effective, and doesn't carry risky side effects.
In fact, many labor health care workers and professionals are recognizing the advantages that labor accupressure techniques offer and are encouraging women who are past their due dates to utilize the benefits of accupressure before agreeing to induce labor with pharmaceuticals.
A recent controlled study shows that women who were given labor accupressure treatments after they were past their due dates experienced a natural onset of labor significantly more often than those women whose accupressure points for labor were not treated (Complement Ther. Med. 2005). This study shows how those who use labor and delivery accupressure methods see better results as opposed to those who don't use accupressure methods.
Research demonstrates that the use of accupressure not only induces labor but will help manage the pain of childbirth. The women who used this simple holistic method found it either extremely helpful or very helpful in inducing labor at home and/or giving relief from labor pains. Most of the supporting partners reported that this method gave them tools to be truly helpful during labor. The frustration of not being able to help the birthing mother is common among fathers and other supporting care-givers, and thus this hands-on method gave them a way to actively be part of the unique life event. Additionally, many birthing mothers were amazed, at how effectively their inexperienced partners were able to induce labor, control the pain and help them with many other accompanying discomforts, just by using simple Maternity Accupressure techniques.
To discover how you can use accupressure to induce labor naturally while effectively relieving pain. Maternity Accupressure is a proven natural method to encourage your baby to descend, help dilate the cervix and stimulate contractions. Accupressure for labor is safe and does not come with the risks of many medications. Discover more at http://www.maternityacupressure.com
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Last Updated ( Sep 16, 2008 at 01:21 AM )
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