| ext"> | | | | Needles are not a part of the procedure. |
| Maternity acupressure techniques can be used for | | | | Maternity acupressure techniques have been |
| ï Inducing labor | | | | utilized by women that are carrying their first |
| ï Positioning the baby to avoid breech | | | | child, or first children, in cases of twins or triplets. |
| births | | | | Other women seek to avoid having a Caesarean, |
| ï Pain management | | | | or are seeking to deliver a baby vaginally after a |
| ï Assisting in births of multiple children | | | | Caesarean. VBAC, or Vaginal Birth after |
| ï Avoiding a Caesarean births, even if a | | | | Caesarean is difficult due to scarring in the uterus |
| woman has already had a Caesarean | | | | that occurs during a Caesarean. These deliveries |
| The maternity acupressure techniques work by | | | | are also called TOLAC, or the Trial of Labor after |
| applying pressure to pressure points that are used | | | | C-section. With maternity acupressure techniques, |
| in acupuncture. These pressure points are worked | | | | women that have had Caesareans can give birth |
| as needed, using the hands or other devices. | | | | naturally and safely. |