what are some necessary organizational steps to successfully offer acupressure as part of nursing care in the labor and delivery setting? Solution Principles of acupuncture forms the basis of acupressure. During labour it can be used to relieve pain and increase the efficiency of the labor. From 37th week onwards all points are safe for acupressure. Lesser pressure as compared to the nirmal times has to be applied during labor. It should be started during early stages of labor and shall intermittently be given during the entire process. There are few specific acupressure points during the delivery and labor. These are lower back points, large intestine, urinary bladder, kidney and spleen..