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Subject: 14963
Posted: 14 April 2009 at 11:21am

yeah the comb one looks good especially because i can do it for myself!!!......DH tends to get a little scared of me when im in labour!!! ]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:21:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=659635&title=acupressure-techniques#659635 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=659339&title=acupressure-techniques#659339 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 8:55pm

We didn't practise at all - DH just looked at the diagram and pressed and I told him if it felt ok or not! I don't know how I 'knew' it was right, it just felt better and the pain wasn't as bad.

If you know someone who's a physio or has done acupressure, you could visit them beforehand just to get them to check your DH has got the pressure points right.

I really recommend the comb one too, that helped heaps - also cos it gave me something to do when I had contractions.]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:55:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=659339&title=acupressure-techniques#659339 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658995&title=acupressure-techniques#658995 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 14963
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 1:50pm

OK so here's a question for those who have used this for pain relief -

When your/DH are practising how do you know if your hitting/pressing the right spot????? i mean if you slightly off it will be useless wont it?? I read that you don't feel the full effects of the relief until your actually in labour so how do you practice???]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:50:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658995&title=acupressure-techniques#658995 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658904&title=acupressure-techniques#658904 Author: busymum
Subject: 14963
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 11:56am

My mw uses these when ladies are in labour already, not beforehand. I guess they are effective but wouldn't really know LOL]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:56:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658904&title=acupressure-techniques#658904 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658514&title=acupressure-techniques#658514 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 14963
Posted: 12 April 2009 at 5:33pm

Yay! its working!!! ]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:33:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658514&title=acupressure-techniques#658514 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658338&title=acupressure-techniques#658338 Author: kriss
Subject: 14963
Posted: 12 April 2009 at 11:19am

I printed out the booklet and tried a few points a LOT during the end of my pg, I was 8 days over. I'm not totally convinced it works to induce labour, but no harm in trying either.

As for during labour, I can't really give any insight as to whether it helps as pain relief as I forgot all about it! Luckily I had a straightforward labour gave birth with no drugs or interventions ]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:19:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658338&title=acupressure-techniques#658338 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658325&title=acupressure-techniques#658325 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 14963
Posted: 12 April 2009 at 11:05am

oh bugger!! i will have to try again , it keeps comming up "cannot find page"...]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658325&title=acupressure-techniques#658325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658056&title=acupressure-techniques#658056 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 April 2009 at 6:28pm

Oo yay I like it when I see this thread bumped! Honestly acupressure got me through labour not needing any drugs or even gas, I think it's amazing.

Hmm Amber I just clicked on the link and it worked for me... then had to click 'download'.....?]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658056&title=acupressure-techniques#658056 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658011&title=acupressure-techniques#658011 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 April 2009 at 4:44pm

For some reason that linky to the acupressure pamphlet isnt working!! ]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:44:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=658011&title=acupressure-techniques#658011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=657840&title=acupressure-techniques#657840 Author: DJ
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 April 2009 at 10:01am

I highly recommend this too!]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:01:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=657840&title=acupressure-techniques#657840 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=657627&title=acupressure-techniques#657627 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 14963
Posted: 10 April 2009 at 6:36pm

bump!!!! ]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:36:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=657627&title=acupressure-techniques#657627 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=629050&title=acupressure-techniques#629050 Author: stefany3
Subject: 14963
Posted: 05 March 2009 at 10:04am

My antenatal leader just emailed thru alternative pain relief, and acupressure was one of them.
I think I'm going to try this. I'll make DH read that booklet.
I like the idea of using a marker to mark the points, then it takes the guess work out of it on the day!
]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:04:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=629050&title=acupressure-techniques#629050 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587233&title=acupressure-techniques#587233 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 14963
Posted: 14 January 2009 at 5:37pm

I'm going to look over this for labour, thanks!]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:37:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587233&title=acupressure-techniques#587233 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587167&title=acupressure-techniques#587167 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 14963
Posted: 14 January 2009 at 4:17pm

LOl, just seen my comments resurrected. NOTHING WORKS. Daniel was 2 weeks late, and only arrived after 4 days of hard drugs (i.e induction) - nothing was moving his bony ass!
He ended up being sucked out w ventouse.

But anyways ....It's called pre birth mix - relief 30c. pulsatilla, cimicifuga, gelsemium, caulophyylum.

I've suggested to DH that I could start taking it now, that way when I have #2 (in about 3 years), it might come on time.
]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:17:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587167&title=acupressure-techniques#587167 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587165&title=acupressure-techniques#587165 Author: blondy
Subject: 14963
Posted: 14 January 2009 at 4:13pm

Aithne wrote: Flissty wrote: I got taught the induction points during my antenatal yoga class - will definitely try them! I've also been told there's a really good homeopathic remedy that you take from 36 weeks (several times a week). The MW of a friend swears by it - she's recommended it for over 5 years and in that time has never needed to induce anyone who's used it. Whats the homeopathic remedy?? Thanx for the link, im going to download the booklet now

Lol I'm guessing you didn't use it Flissty, seeing as Daniel was 2 weeks late!

I used 5W capsules, and while they didn't make Natalie come on time, I think they may have contributed to my fast active stage of labour....]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:13:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587165&title=acupressure-techniques#587165 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587160&title=acupressure-techniques#587160 Author: Aithne
Subject: 14963
Posted: 14 January 2009 at 4:06pm

Flissty wrote: I got taught the induction points during my antenatal yoga class - will definitely try them! I've also been told there's a really good homeopathic remedy that you take from 36 weeks (several times a week). The MW of a friend swears by it - she's recommended it for over 5 years and in that time has never needed to induce anyone who's used it.

Whats the homeopathic remedy??

Thanx for the link, im going to download the booklet now ]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:06:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=587160&title=acupressure-techniques#587160 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584472&title=acupressure-techniques#584472 Author: Spirals
Subject: 14963
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 8:40am

This is brilliant to know - we're booked in for an acupressure class this afternoon, and I've been wondring how effective it will be. ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:40:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584472&title=acupressure-techniques#584472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584268&title=acupressure-techniques#584268 Author: Lanata
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:19pm

yeah we werent allowed to do them, she just showed us the points on the guys and said to only use them when we are in labour]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:19:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584268&title=acupressure-techniques#584268 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584262&title=acupressure-techniques#584262 Author: blondy
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:16pm

yup, tried the labour induction points every night once i got to about 38 weeks, and she was still 9 days overdue! also had a pregnancy massage or 2 with emphasis on the induction points! the accupressure points for pain relief during labour were actually more helpful. I think the labour-inducing points may work if your body is ready (as arohanui said), but sometimes there is no getting the baby out before it's own sweet time! ]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:16:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584262&title=acupressure-techniques#584262 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584236&title=acupressure-techniques#584236 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 7:58pm

Just for info re: bringing on early labour... there's a couple of points that can be used to induce labour, but I've been told they'll only work if your body is ready. We stayed well clear of those points anyway, except for when I was about a week before my due date lol ]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:58:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584236&title=acupressure-techniques#584236 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584206&title=acupressure-techniques#584206 Author: Danaj
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 7:38pm

Our teacher at antenatal wouldn't give us info on this as she said too many people try it before they're due and she was sure it could bring on early labour. Guess I can see her point. ]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584206&title=acupressure-techniques#584206 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584169&title=acupressure-techniques#584169 Author: Lanata
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 7:14pm

ooh, we just went over this at our antenatal class yesterday so downloaded the brochure for DP to print out... Anything is worth a try especially since i'm not that keen on any of the pain releif available (ie epi, gas and pethidine) but this looks really good by your comments..]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:14:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584169&title=acupressure-techniques#584169 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584114&title=acupressure-techniques#584114 Author: TraceyA
Subject: 14963
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 5:54pm

bump]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:54:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=584114&title=acupressure-techniques#584114 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=473475&title=acupressure-techniques#473475 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 1:47pm

It really is good, I always tell everyone about it cos it made such a difference for me. Worth a try anyway ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:47:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=473475&title=acupressure-techniques#473475 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=473444&title=acupressure-techniques#473444 Author: Kellz
Subject: 14963
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 12:56pm

Wow just read the pamphlet and it sounds really good.]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:56:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=473444&title=acupressure-techniques#473444 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=471392&title=acupressure-techniques#471392 Author: kriss
Subject: 14963
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 2:39pm

thanks for the bump, and for the link =]]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=471392&title=acupressure-techniques#471392 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=471349&title=acupressure-techniques#471349 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 2:00pm

bumpity bump bump bump]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=471349&title=acupressure-techniques#471349 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344353&title=acupressure-techniques#344353 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 14963
Posted: 04 April 2008 at 11:04am

I got taught the induction points during my antenatal yoga class - will definitely try them! I've also been told there's a really good homeopathic remedy that you take from 36 weeks (several times a week). The MW of a friend swears by it - she's recommended it for over 5 years and in that time has never needed to induce anyone who's used it.]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:04:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344353&title=acupressure-techniques#344353 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344350&title=acupressure-techniques#344350 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 14963
Posted: 04 April 2008 at 11:00am

Thanks Liz ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344350&title=acupressure-techniques#344350 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344342&title=acupressure-techniques#344342 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 04 April 2008 at 10:42am

bump for Sheza ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:42:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=344342&title=acupressure-techniques#344342 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=337503&title=acupressure-techniques#337503 Author: EmDee
Subject: 14963
Posted: 28 March 2008 at 4:39pm

*bumped for March mummies*

Just a note we used this during labour as well and I managed to cope really well with the pain and only used the gas for about an hour during the transition phase - and I still wanted Stu to apply pressure to the point on my lower back. Oh and the comb was really good too. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:39:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=337503&title=acupressure-techniques#337503 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316663&title=acupressure-techniques#316663 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 3:12pm

Good to hear that acupressure worked for pain during labour. I printed the booklet for DH and the week I went into labour I asked DH if he'd read the booklet and he said he figured he'd read it when I went into labour "but what if I have a really quick labour and you don't have time" I said to which he responded - well if it's that quick you won't need it anyway. Cheeky man.

Pleased to say I managed to have a drug free natural birth anyway but love the idea that your partners felt more involved in the labour. Mine was fabulous throughout but he told me later he felt useless and excess to requirements.]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:12:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316663&title=acupressure-techniques#316663 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316455&title=acupressure-techniques#316455 Author: NikkiB
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 12:39pm

I also used accupressure during labour and it worked really really well. I would strongly recommend downloading that booklet and using the techniques in it.

It also a great way for your partner to feel like he is 'doing' something to help with the pain.

I couldn't recommend it enough ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:39:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316455&title=acupressure-techniques#316455 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316422&title=acupressure-techniques#316422 Author: arohanui
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 12:10pm

Oo I did this! I don't know if it did anything to bring on labour, but it was AWESOME as pain relief during it. I had a 7 hour labour (from first niggles) and had no other pain relief at all! We started the accupressure as soon as the contractions started getting a bit painful.

We got all the information online, from a nz site... There's a booklet you can download and print.

Accupressure booklet

I honestly think it's awesome, it helped heaps in my labour. Can especially recommend the comb one (start this as soon as labour starts.. it releases endorphins, which makes you feel less pain), the points on the hips during transition, and the other points on the back and shoulders. I found that in early labour, it helped heaps to bounce on my swiss ball while DH put pressure on the points on my lower back.

It's worth spending some time beforehand with whoever is gonna be doing the acupressure on you, so they can figure out where the points are and stuff. Maybe even mark them up with vivid. And then keep the booklet with you during labour if they need to refer to it (as we did, cos there's different points to do different things).

DH hadn't done acupressure before this, so anyone can do it. And he loved it too, cos well being the typical man, he liked to be able to do something practical. And he said it made him feel more involved and that he could help lessen my pain in some way. Which he did.. it was still sore, but I really noticed when he wasn't pressing on the points as it was alot more painful!

Any questions feel free to ask ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:10:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316422&title=acupressure-techniques#316422 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316417&title=acupressure-techniques#316417 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 12:02pm

I tried everything to bring on labour!!

I had a massage the Wednesday before I was due and asked the woman to massage the acupressure points for inducing labour. I can't tell you whether this helped or not but I did give birth two days later (5 days early).

I also ate copious amounts of fresh pineapple. I drank lots of rasberry leaf tea. I went walking regularly. I ate spicy food every day. I also made a point of... ahem .... having an ..... O (TMI?)]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:02:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316417&title=acupressure-techniques#316417 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316414&title=acupressure-techniques#316414 Author: Kicker
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 11:57am

My midwife suggested this when i went a week over. Didnt get the chance though. I have heard it can be very effective.
]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:57:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316414&title=acupressure-techniques#316414 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316391&title=acupressure-techniques#316391 Author: J0DIE
Subject: 14963
Posted: 03 March 2008 at 11:27am

has anybody tried pressure points to bring on and help with labour??]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:27:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14963&PID=316391&title=acupressure-techniques#316391