Acupressure for the Perinatal Experience

Acupressure is a great tool to have in your kit during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Some key

benefits of utilizing acupressure during the perinatal experience are as follow:

• Helps to soften and dilate the cervix

• Promotes contractions

• Assists preparation for medical induction

• Encourages beneficial hormonal responses for labor preparation

• Encourages the baby to move into an optimal position

• Pain relief during labor

• Calms anxiety during labor

Attached is a summary sheet formatted by Lyndall Mollart – Acupressure workshop facilitator in Australia.

Acupressure.Debra Betts.Summary.pdf

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