Use Reflexology to Induce Labor, Massage and manipulation of certain muscles within the body can help a woman to go into labor.

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How to Use Reflexology to Induce Labor
When a woman is in the late stages of her pregnancy she can often become very physically uncomfortable. If she
is close to or past her due date she may wish to have her labor induced so that she can deliver her child in the
near future. Their are several ways that a woman can have her labor induced. These can be done both with
chemicals or naturally. With the ever-increasing awareness regarding side-effects and dangers of chemical labor-
inducing methods many women are choosing to find a natural approach to inducing their labor. One method that
is becoming increasingly popular is reflexology.
Using Reflexology to Induce Labor
The use of reflexology to bring on labor is a safe, natural and effective method. Massage and manipulation of
certain muscles within the body can help a woman to go into labor. This can also help her to relax and relieve
pain during labor. Reflexology on the thumbs, heels, arches of the feet and toes can help to induce labor. The
movements do not need to be too intense or lengthy. Short and gentle pressure can be very effective. However,
you should not consider this method if you do not have a health reason or want to induce labor before your due
date. This can end up causing complications during labor and delivery in some cases if you do this for the wrong
reasons.
Gentle, rotating pressure on certain pressure points will increase circulation and get things moving in a natural
way. It is often said that reflexology can help to wake up a sleeping fetus and encourage him or her to want to
enter the world. It can help to relieve tension, pain and discomfort associated with an overdue pregnancy.
Reflexology during labor can also relieve some of the pain and make the labor and birth process quicker and
smoother for a mother.
Reflexology The History
Reflexology is an ancient practice used in Eastern medicine that has been used for many, many years. It has
been proven to be effective in reducing pain, inflammation, swelling and discomfort associated with many
medical conditions, including pregnancy. It helps to stimulate blood flow, improve circulation and even help to
detoxify the body. Very often, women that are experiencing difficulty in the natural onset of labor find relief in
using reflexology as a method for induction. It is much safer than drugs such as Pitocin. While, Pitocin can be

3. effective in inducing labor quickly, it can also slow down a baby’s heartbeat and sometimes bring labor to a halt
after a certain point. Continuous, periodic reflexology by a spouse, partner, friend or family member prior to and
during labor can help a mother bring her child into the world in a safe, comfortable and natural manner.