GB 21

point lies midway along this curved line between the bony prominence of the neck (C7), and the top of the shoulder joint (the Acromion Process

This point has a descending action to aid the first and second stages of labour

, and can stimulate uterine contractions.

applied at the beginning of each contraction

or continual  applied that is intensified during contractions.

This is an excellent point to use when breast feeding,

it relaxes the shoulder

and promotes milk supply.

Bl 32

This point lies midway between the dimples above the buttocks and the spine.

Producing a pleasant “anaesthetising” effect on he strength of the contractions, noticeably “wearing off” when pressure is stopped and building up again when recommenced.
 

Buttock Points

This point is in a direct horizontal line from the top of the buttock crease

helping the woman to move in rotating movements during contractions

Labour Preparation

Two to three days prior to the due date, BL 32 and this buttock point can be used along with some sacral massage, utilising strong downwards strokes to and around the buttocks. The aim of this is to help free up the pelvic energy to encourage an optimal labour.

Hand Points

These points lie along the creases of the hands where the fingers join the palm. These are said to help release endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) into the body

grip the comb during contractions, applying the pressure that you feel is useful

Co 4

This point is found between the first and second metacarpal bones (thumb and first finger) at the distal end of the crease on both hands.

• This has the effect of intensifying contractions, useful if contractions are of irregular intensity

• This point can be used during the second stage of labour. It aids the body’s efforts to move the baby down through the birth canal. It may be especially useful if the woman is tired and not pushing effectively.

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  Sp 6

four of the woman’s finger widths above the tip of the medial malleous,

help the cervix dilate, and can be used when the cervix is not effectively dilating during labour.

P6

This point is three of the woman’s finger widths above the transverse crease of the inner wrist. It lies directly between the two tendons felt here. (The tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

mild feelings of nausea through to vomiting

When Labour does not go a planned

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