Acupressure during Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a magical time but the changes in the body can bring unwanted effects and conditions.

As a natural method and alternative to taking medications, Acupressure can be used during all trimesters as a safe home care practice and an evidenced based therapy to prepare for labor.

While training to be an Acupuncturist, I was privileged to work in the Maternity Acupuncture Clinic at the Hutt Hospital founded by Dr Debra Betts. Seeing first-hand the wonderful effects of Acupuncture helping to relieve:

Back pain, sciatica, pubic synthesis pain
Nausea, reflux, heart burn
Constipation, haemorrhoids,
Anxiety, stress, insomnia, hypertension
Anaemia, fatigue & exhaustion women during pregnancy.

ACUPRESSURE is Acupuncture ‘without the needles’, based on locating various Acu-points along pathways called Meridians in the body to restore blocked qi and blood to bring harmony and wellbeing.

How?

Relax in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.
Use deep, firm pressure to massage and stimulate the point(s) you want to work on.
Pressing firmly with a finger or thumb on a point is often best for 1-3 minutes and release for 30seconds -1minute, then repeat. Or use a gentle circling motion and massage.
Repeat the Acupressure as often as you like; there is no limit to the number of times a day.

Besides massaging these points on yourself, someone can massage these points for you or you can massage them on other people.