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.
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