AcuHeal Dundrum Acupuncture  and Chinese Medicine Clinic Dublin

Birth Preparation and Acupuncture Induction

Acupressure (and acupuncture) needs to start around 36 weeks to help a person's body prepare for labour. We usually recommend checking in with us around week 32 to make plans for birth preparation. Also if there is a breech presentation we usually want to begin helping with that as early as week 34.

Acupuncture is done on a weekly basis starting at 36 weeks . During this time, a support person will begin acupressure towards the same goal - preparing a person's body for labour.

So what can Acupuncture do to help this natural process

1. Prepare the pregnant person's body for labour (like helping to ripen the cervix)
2. Release oxytocin, which helps start the positive feedback loop of oxytocin in the body
3. Help the pregnant person relax

During Labour (Acupressure and Acupuncture where possible)

1. Reduce pain and fear during labour
2. Optimize baby position
3. Give the support person/partner a way to be very supportive and feel useful
   during this very special time.