You arrive at week 40 and your baby shows no signs of wanting to be born. And even though your doctor tells you and says that your baby is in perfect condition and “will be born at any time” you already feel tired, stressed…. Reflexology to induce Labor… have you thought about that? (Foot reflexology chart)
And at some point between so much anxiety, your doctor will propose inducing labor. This is not well known for consequences that the breast or the baby (or both) may carry.
For this situation and with the consent of your doctor both reflexology and acupuncture can naturally help induce labor.
Reflexology and acupuncture work by applying pressure to key points in the body. acupuncture involves the entire body, while reflexology focuses on the feet, hands and ears (mainly feet). In addition, they are based on different concepts of energy flow throughout the body.
Reflexology to induce Labor – Precautions:
- Neither technique should be applied before the 40th week of pregnancy.
- Always consult your doctor before doing something to study the contractions.
- Pressure points can be very, very sensitive. If you feel pain, you have to reduce the pressure.
- If a contraction begins, stop the pressure and wait until the contraction ends. Then you can apply pressure again.
Using acupressure techniques to induce labor can ease the pain of childbirth and dilation of the cervix. Professionals claim that using acupressure technique, women may induce labor naturally without the use of drugs.
Acupressure techniques & Points to induce labor
Women who have used maternity acupressure techniques to induce labor demand also helped them stay calm and reduced vomiting. Acupressure is also known to make the most rapid and successful contractions. It is possible to induce labor by simply applying pressure on certain points on the body and massage them for a short period of time at regular intervals.
Using acupressure techniques has been a part of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The West is slowly accepting this technique and now some hospitals also have as part of its plan of integrative medicine. One of the best part of acupressure technique is that it can be self-administered. Here are some of the acupressure points to induce labor techniques and maternity acupressure.
Point * BL32 *
This point is just above the crease of the buttocks and can use the thumb to press and massage in circular motions. Another way to locate this point is swipe your finger along the spine and stop as soon as they hit the depression in the lower back region just above the buttocks. Stimulation of this point by applying pressure and massaging it, will help induce labor.
Pressure Point on Foot to Induce Labor: * Spleen 6 *
Place four fingers on the inside of the ankle just above the ankle bone to locate the spleen 6 point. This is where the finger is farther from land ankle. To induce labor, massage this point for a couple of minutes, keeping the pressure. By massaging this point in a circular motion and repeat the movement with the other leg.
Foot Massage to Induce Labor: * K1 *
The K1 point is used during labor to help relieve some of the anxiety and nausea associated with pregnancy. This acupressure point is located at the base of the foot, just behind the ball of the foot. To be more specific, it’s right in the middle of the sole and you need to put pressure on this point, pushing the big toe. You can massage this point at any stage of pregnancy, helping to alleviate some of the work stress and nausea.
Acupressure Point for Labor: * Hoku * 
If you are planning to use acupressure to induce labor then stimulating the Hoku point will help. It is located in the membrane between the index finger and thumb. This point is just above the region where the bone of the index finger is attached to the bone of the thumb. Massage this point with the thumb and index finger of your other hand to stimulate contractions.
Acupressure Labor Induction: * P6* 
Pressure point massage will help reduce nausea and vomiting associated with motherhood. To find this point, place three fingers on the wrist crease and feel the area between the tendons with the finger that is furthest from the wrist crease. Massage this point with the tip of the index finger for 1-2 minutes and repeat the action on the other hand
* BL60 *
This acupressure point is used to help 
the baby descend into the pelvis and induce labor naturally during childbirth. The BL60 is located between the Achilles tendon and the lateral malleolus, in simple terms found in depression near the ankle. Grasp the area and apply pressure with your thumb, do this for 1-2 minutes at regular intervals to induce labor.
Women who have used acupressure during labor, claims to have had a unique experience during childbirth. If using acupressure techniques to induce labor is advisable to consult your doctor before doing so.
Reflexology to induce Labour: Success Rate
If you have more than 40 weeks and you practice reflexology to induce Labour + 2 hour walking (per day) + up and down stairs.. the success rate is 80% in 48 hours… be ready to go to the hospital…