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Acupressure, an aid to prime for labour

Acupressure works through the stimulation of precise points along energy pathways or channels. It is traditional Chinese medicine not reflexology

Acupressure on FootThere are 4 main acupressure points that can be used to help augment labour. They should never be used at any other time in pregnancy as they can induce prematurity.

Acupressure generally aids and encourages the body to release prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are the hormone, which stimulates labour, therefore by stimulating one you generally will stimulate the other So acupressure can prepare the cervix for labour, thinning and effacing it. If the cervix is already thin then acupressure will stimulate labour.

This will only be performed once you are full term.

We can perform membrane sweeps if you are full/post term and there are no contra-indications, as we are reflexologists and midwives combined.

Moxibustion can also be used and Homeopathy can also be useful.

Pricing: ½ Hour Session acupressure without relaxing reflexology
£30.00
Pricing: 1 Hour Session reflexology acupressure and relaxation techniques £50.00
Offer: Purchase 5 sessions in advance and get the 6th session FREE
This treatment is appropriate for Pregnancy
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Gift Vouchers are available and this session can be part of a package

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