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How to Use Reflexology to Induce Labor
When a woman is in the late stages of her pregnancy she can often become very physically uncomfortable. If she is close to or past her due date she may wish to have her labor induced so that she can deliver her child in the near future. Their are several ways that a woman can have her labor induced. These can be done both with chemicals or naturally. With the ever-increasing awareness regarding side-effects and dangers of chemical laborinducing methods many women are choosing to find a natural approach to inducing their labor. One method that is becoming increasingly popular is reflexology.
Using Reflexology to Induce Labor The use of reflexology to bring on labor is a safe, natural and effective method. Massage and manipulation of certain muscles within the body can help a woman to go into labor. This can also help her to relax and relieve pain during labor. Reflexology on the thumbs, heels, arches of the feet and toes can help to induce labor. The movements do not need to be too intense or lengthy. Short and gentle pressure can be very effective. However, you should not consider this method if you do not have a health reason or want to induce labor before your due date. This can end up causing complications during labor and delivery in some cases if you do this for the wrong reasons. Gentle, rotating pressure on certain pressure points will increase circulation and get things moving in a natural way. It is often said that reflexology can help to wake up a sleeping fetus and encourage him or her to want to enter the world. It can help to relieve tension, pain and discomfort associated with an overdue pregnancy. Reflexology during labor can also relieve some of the pain and make the labor and birth process quicker and smoother for a mother.
Reflexology The History Reflexology is an ancient practice used in Eastern medicine that has been used for many, many years. It has been proven to be effective in reducing pain, inflammation, swelling and discomfort associated with many medical conditions, including pregnancy. It helps to stimulate blood flow, improve circulation and even help to detoxify the body. Very often, women that are experiencing difficulty in the natural onset of labor find relief in using reflexology as a method for induction. It is much safer than drugs such as Pitocin. While, Pitocin can be
effective in inducing labor quickly, it can also slow down a baby’s heartbeat and sometimes bring labor to a halt after a certain point. Continuous, periodic reflexology by a spouse, partner, friend or family member prior to and during labor can help a mother bring her child into the world in a safe, comfortable and natural manner.