Sussex Acupuncture in Brighton & Hove and Lewes

Acupressure Before and During Labour

There is a collection of acupressure points that are useful before and during labour. Around 36 weeks I advise you to bring your birthing partner and I will demonstrate these and get them to practice them on you. Their uses include:

Before:

• Improve sleep
• Help to energise and to relax
• Increase blood supply to the uterine muscles
• Soften and strengthen tendons and ligaments

During:

• Help soften and ripen the cervix
• Help regulate and strengthen contractions
• Help to energise and to relax
• Increase endorphin levels