One of the most common questions I am asked before I work on someone is whether or not pushing or pressing in a certain spot is safe and/or will it send them into labor, and let me tell you I only wish it were that easy!

Acupressure points have long been recognized for their potential to encourage labor in pregnancy and help ease pain during childbirth. In an effort to help you and your partners, mama, here are a few points that you can do on your own to help stimulate labor and alleviate pain.