From Ovulation to Acupressure- An Alternative Way to Deal with Pregnancy Pains

When you’re busy tinkering with your ovulation calculator, the last thing on your mind is pregnancy pains. But before you know it, that baby bump is showing and you’re starting to feel some of those dreaded aches and ouches! Depression, nausea, and a sore back are just some of less-than-pleasant side effects of being pregnant. Want to get rid of them without using medication?

Ask your doctor about Acupressure. This is an ancient Oriental treatment based on the idea that your health is determined by the flow of something called ‘qi.’ When the ‘qi’ in your body is unstable, you feel stressed or sick. Qi moves along special paths called meridians that are linked to the organs in your body. Acupressure is all about applying pressure to these meridian points to get your qi flow in balance.

How exactly can it help in nixing those pregnancy pains? Let’s take a look!

Putting Away the Pills
The process of ovulation through to pregnancy takes its toll on your body and mind. Like it or not, nausea, back pain, and headaches are going to be your constant companions when you’re pregnant. Your hormones will go haywire, which means you could be crying one minute and exuberant the next.

Tough as all this is, a lot of women don’t want to pop pills for these aches and pains. Acupressure can be super-effective in treating depression, and soothing that sore back and limbs. Want to treat your nausea? Try out some acupressure sea sickness bands. These apply pressure to an area known as PC6, which is under your wrist. Applying the right kind of pressure to this area helps relieve vomiting and nausea.

When you use acupressure for pregnancy pain relief, there are certain pressure points that you should not touch. Avoid the webbing between your thumb and forefinger. Another point to avoid is about four finger-widths above your inner ankle. Applying pressure to these points when you’re pregnant could cause uterine contractions. This is why it’s important to use an acupressure therapist who knows what they’re doing!

Is It Safe?
Acupressure can be a great pregnancy support therapy to help ease you through your myriad aches and pains. But it’s vital to make sure you work with the right kind of specialist. Look for an acupressure therapist the same way you would look for a childbirth class instructor. Before you sign up for anything, discuss their methods and approaches. Make sure you are comfortable with them and check that their philosophy is in tune with yours. Don’t forget to ask about their certifications. Make sure they have a license to practice. You can start out by asking some fellow moms-to-be if they can recommend an acupressure specialist. You can also check with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

The road from ovulation to childbirth can be pretty rough riding at times. Acupressure is one way to make the journey a little easier on your mind and body.