Acupressure for Relieving Pregnancy and Labor Discomforts

 

Acupressure is a form of Chinese medicine which uses pressure at certain points in the body to relieve pain. These pressure points are also known as meridians. There are 14 meridians located throughout the body. Acupressure is a method of pain relief has been used successfully by thousands of women for natural pain relief.

 

In acupressure, the fingers are used to press the points on the surface of the skin. This pressure releases tension and stimulates the human body’s natural self healing capability. By applying pressure to these certain points, labor pains are decreased, the body and mind are relaxed and the patient experiences increased energy and a feeling of well being.