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Acupressure to help induce labor?

I'm now 39 wks and was told by my MW yesterday after my vaginal exam that it seems like I could go over due for at least a week b/c tere isn'r much going on down there. I'm in no rush to have this baby but I would'nt want to be too overdue either. I have a lady coming to my home to give me a session of acupressure and see if tat at least helps a little with helping baby come down. Has anyone had this done? Did it help at all?. This is baby #3 for me

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1. Lucky! I wanted to have it done towards the end of my pregnancy but I couldn't afford it. I have heard that it can be beneficial though. Also, there's some form of back cracking that can induce labor as well. If it all fails, at least you'll get to enjoy it for a while. Eat hot foods, pineapples, and castor oil! ;)
2. One of my instructors in school had accupressure done while she was pregnant. The last time she went, the woman asked her if she was ready to have her baby and put pressure on a spot on her ankle...she went into labor the next day!
3. i think you should ask your OB-gyne first before having it. I don't think it would help at all. if you want to induce it, try walking exercises daily. it's much safer and healthier. again, ask your ob-gyne.
4. Have not tried that, but I know chiropractors sometimes know how to do certain things as well...Might actually be the same thing as acupressure come to think of it...Good luck
5. Yes, acupressure is wonderful for inducing labor. And not only that, it can also help to reduce the labor pain during childbirth. I got this great e-book online that had step by step information on using Acupressure for a safer easier birth.