Natural Pregnancy Remedies: Acupuncture & Labor

If you're interested in investigating natural pregnancy remedies that work well, acupuncture is a great one! The easiest labors I've seen are with women who have had acupuncture prior to the birth. It seems to adjust the chemical feedback loops necessary for strong contractions and cervical dilation, which can otherwise be interrupted in a variety of ways. If you're concerned about having a difficult labor or have had a difficult labor in the past, I would recommend two to three treatments in the last weeks of pregnancy.

I have performed acupuncture during labor, which mainly helps to lessen pain, increase the strength and frequency of contractions and assist with pushing. The points I use are on the hands, feet and ankles. If you're concerned about the pain of treatment, you needn't worry: any pain associated with the treatment is negligible compared with the contractions themselves. After a short time, the needles can be withdrawn, after which acupressure on the same points is just as effective as a natural pregnancy remedy for labor pains.