Are you pregnant and past your due date? Are you tired and achy? Perhaps you are scheduled for a m
edical induction? Maybe you have considered maternity acupressure but still have some questions. Find out the answer to all those burning questions about maternity acupressure and you could be on your way to finally meeting your baby by using maternity acupressure to induce labor….
Posted June 27th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
Posted June 26th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
The first thing you will want to do after reading a positive pregnancy test stick is to have it confirmed. You will want to immediately call your doctor or midwife to have them confirm your home pregnancy test, if you are lucky they may be able to see you with in a day or two if not you may have to wait a week or two to have your pregnancy confirmed. You will quickly learn that patience will prove to be your friend or your worst enemy now and throughout your pregnancy. It is best to try and learn this early on. Hopefully within a day or two you will have confirmed that you are indeed pregnant. …
Posted June 25th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
During your pregnancy you faced with many discomforts and pains. Maternity Acupressure is a wonderful
way to help relieve some of the aliments of pregnancy and take away some of your stresses. Maternity Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique that you and your spouse can easily use together throughout your pregnancy decrease stress, and help you bond.
Maternity acupressure is considered a holistic approach and exercise as it improves upon what your body already naturally does. It can also be used to help the father to get involved in the process wholeheartedly and also helps him ease the discomforts of his loved one. Maternity acupressure is a holistic system that strengthens the body, melts away stress and eases pain. Acupressure is extraordinarily valuable throughout pregnancy and especially during the period of labor in numerous ways….
Posted June 25th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
Any expectant mother will want first and foremost to optimize her health and that of her growing baby. Proper nutrition is a major key to that effort.
The amount of additional calorie intake that pregnant women need, may be a surprise. Only about 300 extra calories per day is recommended by experts. Much more than that can lead to excess weight gain, which is not healthy for mom or baby. An extra tuna fish sandwich or bagel with low-fat cream cheese can do the trick. Avoid the urge to indulge cravings. … Read the rest of this entry
Posted June 24th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
There are several techniques that you can use to naturally induce labor. These techniques include castor oil, nipples stimulation, having sex, eating spicy foods and maternity acupressure.
Of all the methods used to start labor naturally maternity acupressure is the only method that has been proven to work to effectively induce labor. It is for this reason that maternity acupressure is becoming more and more popular among pregnant women, doulas, midwives and doctors right now….
Posted June 24th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
Frequently asked questions about acupressure during pregnancy.
- What is acupressure?
- Is there any research on using acupressure in labour?
- When is the best time to start using acupressure for labour pain relief?
- How fast does acupressure start working for pain relief?
- When you apply pressure to the acupressure point how do you know how much pressure to apply, when to apply the pressure and for how long?
- How easy is this to do for someone without any experience in using acupressure?
- Can anything go wrong if the wrong points are pressed?
- Do you need any special tools to use acupressure?
- If you want to induce labour with acupressure, when is the appropriate time?
Posted June 23rd, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
Are you pregnant and past your due date? Are you tired and overdue, do you want to finally hold your baby in your arms? You many need to naturally induce labor at home. Did you know that maternity acupressure can be used to induce labor naturally as well as relieve postpartum pains and symptoms? There are various techniques of acupressure that can be used to relieve pains of pregnancy, induce labor naturally and revive the vitality and energy one had before childbirth. Maternity acupressure treatments are incredible effective. …
Posted June 20th, 2008 by Your Maternity Resource
There is nothing more stressful than to have something go wrong during pregnancy. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time being pregnant or your fourth. There are many things to be concerned about during your pregnancy and it is easier when you know what they are.
Vaginal bleeding- This may also known as spotting, but make sure that is what is going on. There is a difference between actively bleeding and spotting. Spotting is lightly bleeding kind of like your period, the blood can be red, pink or even brown. If you are bleeding actively with any pain call your doctor, if you can’t get a hold of him go immediately to the emergency room. Bleeding can be a number of things from implantation, ectopic pregnancy, labor, infection or even miscarriage. Always let your doctor know, so everything can be ruled out, you’ll feel better too.
Stomach pain or cramping- During the pregnancy it may be hard to decipher the difference between a growing pain and an actual stomach pain/cramping. However, if you do get a pain of any sort rest. After a few minutes if it doesn’t subside, call your doctor and describe the pain to him. Don’t worry about it if you find out you only had gas or were having Braxton hicks contractions, at least you know everything is okay with pregnancy.
Gush of liquid- This could mean you are in labor and that your water broke, however if it isn’t close to the time of birth it can be something else. Call your doctor immediately and head for the emergency room.
Dehydration- While you are pregnant it is easy to become dehydrated, especially if you have morning sickness or just don’t drink those 8 glasses of water. If you find yourself pale, dry mouth or dizzy, you could be dehydrated and should be seen by a doctor. Dehydration can cause premature labor and/or distress on the pregnancy.
Painful urination - Could be a urinary tract infection, also known as UTI. This can be easily treated with medication or by drinking lots of fluids and cranberry juice. A urinary tract infection isn’t something to be embarrassed about, it is very common amongst pregnant women. The growing belly pushes against your ureters and makes it harder for it to flow through. Which of course can cause infection. Another way to find out if you have it is if you have a foul odor when you pee.
Pregnancies can be scary enough, there’s no reason to add to it. If you are ever in doubt or have a concern talk with your doctor. It is common that first time moms are worried about many pains that they feel. Never fear calling because you are afraid of waking the doctor up or because you feel silly. Being silly might just save the baby. While you are worrying, you are only causing stress on you and the baby, find out what’s wrong and relieve your anxiety. Get the complete pregnancy guide and ensure your health as well as the health of your unborn baby.