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Acupressure to Induce Labor
I am 38 weeks pregnant and scheduled to be induced at 39 weeks due to low iron. Will acupressure points work to induce labor? I would much rather induce naturally at home than have to be induced with pitocin. How long after massaging the points should I go into labor?
You can always try stimulating some of the pressure points at home with your husband under the advice of an accupressurist....we tried a few of the points before my induction and every single time I got very painful cramping contractions but they fizzled the SECOND we stopped the pressure...and we kept at it for awhile, but I actually didn't have any significant contractions until I was actually in active labor.
Usually this type of naturally induction requires several sessions to "prep" before induction can really happen.
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