Interesting........

plusizedbarbie
on 4/15/10 6:13 am - Manahawkin, NJ

Yesterday I was telling the OB I was contracting off and on for days. He mentioned something about the midwives in the practice using acupressure to start labor. I looked it up last night. Obviously it is not recommended for anyone not full term, and it will not work unless your body is ready for labor. The minute I started using the pressure points I started having more contractions. On the website I looked at it says acupressure will start labor within 48 hours of doing it for 93% of people. So I've been massaging all day long. It really makes contractions stronger. It also is proven to lessen active labor time.

Anyway here is the website I've been using. It's worth a shot, wont hurt anything. We'll see how it works out!!

pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/pressure_points _to_induce_labor

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DaNell H.
on 4/15/10 6:52 am - Idaho Falls, ID

RNY on 11/21/06

I'm in the 7%. I started pushing on the pressure points with my last baby at 39.5 weeks. I tried ALL the home remedies. He was born 11 days late after induction. If it works for you, I say go for it.

Liz R.
on 4/15/10 9:27 am - Easton, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

I'll be bookmarking that site..

Hope that it works for you!

Oh I've also been drinking 3rd trimester tea that is supposed to "Condition" the body, not sure if it works but it can't hurt. The Dr said 1 cup a day was fine since it is herbal.