RE: [ozmidwifery] Acupunture and induction

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

My friend had her VBAC on Saturday at 39wks and 6 days with no complications; drug free, over 4kg baby and only a graze. She had an induction massage at Fertile Ground, which basically involves acupressure points, although she found it too hard for what she liked and was sore afterwards. She then went to see someone else I know to help with the soreness. She had the massage a couple of days before she went into labour but was already having good pre-labour. She didn’t have GD but maybe an alternative might be acupressure if you can get the all clear for it. I believe one of the acupressure points is two fingers above the inside ankles, so that’s the spot where you press.   Where about is she? There is a great masseuse / aromatherapist / health consultant I can highly recommend in Melbourne who does a wonderful pregnancy massage and can tailor for induction (clary sage oil etc). Both my friend and I went into labour 2 days after having one of her massages! I wasn’t even having pre-labour and was nine days early. Her name is Tracey Habron and she’s in East Melbourne. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - Click Here From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of The Johnsons Sent: Thursday, 9 March 2006 9:17 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Acupunture and induction   Looking for advice on using acupuncture to induce labour at 38 weeks for a VBAC with gestational diabetes complications. Ob is supportive of VBAC as long as pregnancy doesn’t go beyond 38 weeks due to possible stillbirth risks in 39th and 40th weeks of pregnancy. Is acupuncture a viable induction alternative? Is it relatively safe for a VBAC attempt or is risk of scar rupture too high? Obs preferred option beyond 38 weeks is elective cs.   Thanks   Mindy