Looking for a natural way to manage pain and support your body during labour? Acupressure is a simple, evidence-based technique that can ease discomfort, encourage contractions, and even help when labour slows. No needles, no medication—just the power of touch.
Why Acupressure Works
Acupressure applies firm pressure to specific points on the body to relieve pain, promote relaxation, and improve labour progression. Backed by traditional Chinese medicine and modern research, it’s an easy, drug-free method that can be done anywhere.
Key Benefits of Acupressure in Labour
- Natural Pain Relief – LI4 (hand point) stimulates endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers.
- Encouraging Contractions – SP6 (inner ankle) can help strengthen contractions and support dilation.
- Reducing Nausea & Anxiety – PC6 (wrist point) helps calm nerves and ease nausea.
- Optimal Baby Positioning – Certain points may encourage better positioning for a smoother birth.
How to Use Acupressure
Your partner, doula, or midwife can apply pressure to these key points:
- LI4 (Hegu) – Hand Point: Helps with pain relief and contractions. Avoid before 37 weeks.
- SP6 (Sanyinjiao) – Inner Ankle: Stimulates contractions and dilation.
- GB21 (Jianjing) – Shoulder Point: Relieves tension and encourages contractions.
- PC6 (Neiguan) – Wrist Point: Reduces nausea and promotes relaxation.
Does It Work?
Many women find acupressure helps with pain relief and labour progress. It’s safe, non-invasive, and easy to try!
Active Birth Workshop
Want to feel confident using acupressure during labour? Join our Active Birth Workshop at Beloved Bumps Singapore, where we teach hands-on techniques to help you manage pain, encourage contractions, and support a smooth birth experience. Our expert midwives will guide you and your birth partner through practical acupressure methods so you’re fully prepared for labour.
