Pain relief massage during childbirth. Acupressure point massage: a natural way to induce labor

The date: 31.03.2019

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Martha: Two folk ways: sex and enema. Both of these lead to fights. You also need to talk with the child, tell how you are waiting for him. Don't rush things at all. He knows when to go there. But do not gain weight - be sure to persuade. Tell her that it will be hard for mom, that it will be hard for him himself.

Svetlanka: they say it helps to squat..

Miss Anyuta: We walked in the hospital on the floors. Someone dragged on outstretched arms a chair, crawled on all fours, someone rode a car around the maternity hospital. Before giving birth, my mother washed the floor with her hands ... Someone cooked dinner for the whole family and warmed up with a vacuum cleaner. There is a sea of \u200b\u200bthese tales, if you lie down in the maternity hospital earlier, you will hear more and not like that.

Ginger: I recommend walking more. Something to clean up in the house. It also helps to stimulate the nipples. You can read more about this on the Internet. Sex seems like a good idea. Although with such a belly it is difficult. Actually, this is all advice from my doctor.

Jenny: hot bath.

Manyusha: I squatted and walked down the street for a long time (they walked with heavy bags from the store), and there was sex, and the nipples were stimulated. Some of it helped. Well, at least an enema - they say it causes contractions. About sex: activity here is not as important as sperm! It contains some substances there that have a positive effect on the opening of the cervix. So you can lie down with a log.

Laticka: run up and down the stairs, wash the floors and persuade the child, I remember, I was sitting on August 2, like - daughter, get ready for the light, it’s very hard for me, etc. etc.

Oklan:"AT last years new means of artificial stimulation were discovered labor activity. These are prostaglandins, which large quantities found in amniotic fluid. Previously, these drugs were used in the form of a solution that was administered intravenously, but now a gel has been developed that is used vaginally. It gradually dissolves, causing initial uterine contractions. If in tech. There will be no contractions for 4 hours, the procedure is repeated. The good thing is that contractions are caused gradually, causing the cervix to dilate, which stimulates the onset of normal labor. And in cases where the repetition of the procedure does not lead to childbirth, it is completely safe to postpone the procedure until the next day.

Bantikova: Girls, and my birth was accelerated in a consultation. This is not a manual on how to give birth, but I’ll just share it ... They put a kelp candle on me in the evening, the doctor said to drive up to her in the morning, she will remove it ... And I decided why I should go (the path is not close), I went to my consultation, anyway, there was a scheduled appointment that day, I asked to be removed. It turned out that the thread came off ... And in general, while they were looking for this kelp for me and trying to get it, my contractions went right on the chair. And they never got this candle, although they assured me otherwise. I came with contractions to my doctor, where she got me this (candle) quickly and, most importantly, painlessly ... In general, this is how they accelerated the birth in my "native" consultation. On the same day, I gave birth to my son.

phantom: Massage biologically active points- This natural way, which can be used to induce labor in women who have had a baby beyond their due date, to reduce the pain associated with childbirth, or to hasten a slow labor.
Massage of biologically active points of the body is similar to acupuncture, however, the difference lies in the fact that massage is used here with fingers, and not with needles. The biggest benefit of acupressure is that it is an effective way to induce labor as well as reduce the pain associated with childbirth.

megan: From grandmother's advice: wash the floor in the whole apartment - not with a mop, but by hand, squatting. From personal experience: long walks. Try to talk to your baby again, explain to him why it is better to be born now. I know that many children in such a situation obeyed.

Marine: On Rozhana's website in the section "Birth" there is a description herbal collection to accelerate disclosure and relieve pain, but it is noted that you need to start drinking it with the onset of contractions. I had quite quick delivery I think it's thanks to him.
"Collection for childbirth: 1 tablespoon of thyme, peppermint, lemon balm, rose hips, oregano brew 300 g of water in a water bath for 20 minutes. Cool and add a glass of boiled water. Take a few sips with the onset of contractions until full disclosure necks".
I repeat that with this collection I spent most of the time at home, in a rather relaxed state, gave birth in 30 minutes. upon arrival at the hospital, however, the birth was the second.
Therefore, be sure to note the PERIODICITY of contractions. Painful sensations are not an indicator.

NataliaI: For this purpose, I used window washing, remembering my mother's story that I was born after she sealed the windows. It helped, but I regret it a little, because, perhaps, the body was not ready yet, and everything went not in the best way

Valerochka: Sex, washing floors, walking up to the 9th floor, walking with bags ... None of this helped! Although, after non-painful contractions, the disclosure was 7 fingers and a very soft neck, according to the doctor. Maybe sex helped here?
And the birth began after I took off the curtains and hung them back, and also lifted a stool (they are heavy with us) on outstretched arms above my head. I did it all in the afternoon, and at 3 o'clock in the morning I woke up from the fact that my stomach hurts. Began.

Oza: Sex (necessarily with an orgasm, so that the uterus contracts), long walks and a warm bath.

Stephen: In my opinion, the best stimulation is good mood and warm relations with others, when everything has already been decided and determined, you can just relax and enjoy life.

palmira: And nothing helped me - not running (on last dates), no walking, no washing the floor by hand, no weight lifting, no sex... nothing at all. Except! Inspection on the chair, where they checked for me if the bubble was intact, poking fingers at the top of the child. So we were born the next day.

Slightly pregnant. The doctor advised to stimulate the nipples. Which is what I did for two days. Even in the evenings, when it was impossible to walk, she ran up the stairs there, and when it was possible, accordingly, she walked. I went to the city by minibus (I gave birth in Pervomayka).

Senefera: And I gave birth after I laughed with the girls in the evening until they lost their pulse and to tears! And after 2 hours the contractions started!

Nana: I, apparently, also stimulated myself. 2 weeks in pathology, transfer to another maternity hospital (the city hospital was closed for washing), my nerves could not stand it, and I sobbed to my husband on the phone all evening about how much I want to go home. The contractions started that night and my son was born at 37 weeks.

Magali: childbirth begins when the baby produces a special hormone. How jumping, squats can contribute to this is not very clear))) Sex helps to some extent, there is prostaglandin in the sperm, it softens the neck ....

Eseniya: I don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but it's a fact. I wanted to do a grand cleaning that day, I even washed the windows, in general, I was so tired by the evening that I didn’t even understand why my whole body was aching. Well, at one in the morning she already gave birth

Aksa: I can say that it really helped me to give birth at 38.5 weeks without stimulation and breaks:
1) olive oil one to 3 tablespoons 2 months before due date.
2) raspberry leaf tea a month before the due date.
Walk up the stairs, but only through 2 steps and preferably at a fast pace.

Lenka: I was helped with the first Re - a relaxing bath by candlelight + a glass of red wine + sex. Then we immediately went to give birth.

Free_Dom+: I also tried - walks (mnooooogo and further ekooooo), a special diet, washing the floors, thinking about the baby, and everything that is described here. As a result, the inspection on the chair helped. Or maybe not - but after the examination she gave birth 12 hours later.

K@tenok: She gave birth exactly at 40 weeks, because she was actively preparing so as not to cross - sex (many), moving, assembling cabinets, long walks with her eldest daughter, and especially tea from raspberry leaves - she drank 2 liters last days before childbirth.

Breathing technique during childbirth

1. In the first stage of labor, the cervix opens, which is accompanied by contractions. Contractions are not very painful at first, it is recommended to breathe using slow breathing. Such breathing promotes sufficient delivery of oxygen to the tissues and organs of the small pelvis and adequate removal of carbon dioxide from them, relieves pain and tension characteristic of contractions.

Breathing technique: the respiratory rate gradually slows down until the number of breaths reaches 9 per 1 min (with a normal respiratory rate of 16-20 breaths per 1 min). Combine slow and deep inhalations and exhalations with active relaxation of the whole body. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. Both inhalation and exhalation are performed in three slow counts. In order to make it easier to maintain the rhythm of breathing, it is recommended to say the following phrases to yourself: “Inhale for the child (inhale), exhale for the pain (exhale)” or “I’m fine (inhale), everything is fine with me (exhale )". Muscles contract during exhalation chest and diaphragm (muscles located between the abdominal and thoracic cavities). Therefore, it is recommended to breathe during the entire contraction. Breathe deeply and calmly between contractions.

2. In the second stage of labor (during the expulsion of the fetus), it is necessary to use controlled breathing.

Breath holding exercise. In two counts, a deep breath is taken, then, also in two counts, a strong exhalation. Repeat twice. After the third deep breath, hold your breath for 20 seconds, then completely exhale the air from the lungs. Gradually, you should try to increase the breath holding time to 30 s. After the preparation is completed, it is necessary to proceed to the actual exercise.

Aromatherapy also has a positive effect on the psyche of a woman giving birth and a pain-reducing effect. Suitable for this purpose essential oils lemon, bergamot, rose, cinnamon, jasmine, geranium. Of course, you need to first check how well she tolerates them.

Before childbirth, this exercise is performed as follows.

Starting position. Stand on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your shoulders, inhale through your nose in two counts, raising your elbows to the side. Lower your elbows back to your body and simultaneously exhale through your nose or mouth, also in two counts. Repeat 2 times. After the second repetition, immediately take a deep breath and hold your breath, while describing circles in the air with bent elbows. Then completely exhale the air, and then take a full calm breath through the nose. Repeat the exercise several times. With each repetition, try to hold your breath longer and longer. Then repeat the exercise several times with holding the breath after exhalation.

Dog breath exercise. When performing this exercise, a person is like a dog resting after a run or during a heat wave. This breathing option accelerates the movement of gases through the blood, tones the entire body, makes it possible to distract from thoughts about contractions, and increases the delivery of oxygen to the fetus. Technique: relax the muscles of the face, mouth, lower jaw. During the exercise, the mouth should be open. Make a series of short, frequent breaths and exhalations through the mouth. The use of this method of breathing helps to contain the efforts in the second stage of labor, when the protection of the perineum and the removal of the head are performed.

Exercise to synchronize heartbeat and breathing. Doing this breathing exercise recommended as one of the best ways to combat insomnia. Synchronized breathing gives calmness, balance and other positive emotions. In addition, it has all the positive effects that other breathing exercises have.

Need to be accepted comfortable posture, relax, calm down, wait until the breathing takes on a normal calm rhythm. Concentrate on the heartbeat or pulsation of blood vessels. If this fails, you can feel the pulse on the carotid (on the neck) or radial artery (on the wrist). Count the pulse and concentrate on it. Then begin to synchronize breathing with the pulse, trying to inhale for two pulse beats, exhale for four. After breathing in this rhythm does not bring discomfort, begin to lengthen the inhalation and exhalation, adding one pulse beat for each of them, i.e., inhalation should be carried out for 3 pulse beats, exhalation - for 5. Having mastered this rhythm, you can continue to lengthen the duration of inhalations and exhalations. Each person can choose the optimal for himself, a comfortable ratio of the duration of inhalations and exhalations.

Acupressure

During a fight, it is recommended to apply pressure (sometimes intensifying, then weakening) on one of the following points: on the elbow, between the index and thumb fingers on both hands, on the outer edge of the little finger, between the III and IV fingers on the palmar side of the hand, on the front and posterior spines of the iliac crests (these are bony protrusions in the pelvic part of the body). Also, pain relief is achieved by rubbing the lumbosacral region, massage the collar zone of the body. Pressing on the points and rubbing them is done during the fight, in the intervals between fights, rest is necessary.

How to ease the pain

Strong, regular contractions - good sign normal course of childbirth.

But if you feel that the pain has completely taken over you and you can no longer concentrate on the very process of childbirth, then you need to ask the medical staff to take appropriate measures that would reduce the pain.

There are many methods to help a woman in labor cope with the pain during the erection phase. They are designed to distract your thoughts from painful sensations or help you overcome them. If this is not enough, then measures are taken to directly affect the perception of pain.

Pain Relief Naturally

There are women who know how to cope with labor pains and do not need special measures to alleviate them. Concentrating on your baby, making contact with him (putting your hands on your stomach, feeling the baby under your fingers, consciously listening to his heartbeat) and joy at the thought that the baby will be born soon, help these mothers endure even the most intense contractions.

To experience childbirth as a great event and a very significant moment in their lives, most women resort to different ways pain relief. Great importance at the same time, it has an individual approach in choosing the appropriate means. Which method will be used does not play a significant role. The main thing is that he helps a woman.

Relaxation

Since childbirth requires a lot of energy, you need to use your energy sparingly. Avoid unnecessary muscular work! The easiest way to achieve this is by relaxing after each contraction and consciously eliminating all muscle clamps.

During a contraction, it is important that the muscles do not cramp. Therefore, constantly change your position and at the same time try to determine in which position it is most convenient for you to relax.

You may find it easier to walk back and forth a little or sit on an exercise ball.

A warm bath helps many women relax. But maybe you won't even want to hear about it and will be perfectly relaxed lying on your side in bed. There is no single correct position. Try for yourself what is right for you, listen to your inner voice.

If the cause of your pain is convulsively tense muscles, relief comes from applying a pillow with cherry stones or a heating pad to the lower back. A hot bath is also beneficial. And sometimes just a warm foot bath helps. Also, take a music CD with you to the delivery room, which usually puts you in a calm, relaxed state.

Acupuncture

Although acupuncture does not achieve complete pain relief, it can break the cycle of fear, tension, and pain. Because just those sensations that are perceived as unbearable most often come from convulsive muscle contraction. That is, the more tense the muscles, the more painful the contractions become and the more fear the woman in labor experiences. In this situation, acupuncture acts in a regulating and harmonizing way.

There are many points on the body that can be used for acupuncture during childbirth. One of them is the highest point on the head, located on an imaginary line from one ear to the other. Next important acupuncture point located on the palm, right in the hole between the thumb and forefinger.

If you have already had a positive experience with acupuncture, then most likely this method will provide you with good support during childbirth. If, on the contrary, you are skeptical about acupuncture, then now is hardly the right time to change your attitude towards it and make sure that it works. Be sure to warn in advance of your fear of needles or distrust of this pain relief technique. Then your midwife will know that acupuncture won't do you any good.

Acupuncture has sufficiently proven its effectiveness in the preparatory period.

Regular insertion of needles from the 37th week of pregnancy, under certain conditions, can lead to a decrease in the duration of the opening phase of the uterine os (see page 300).

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

This method consists in the fact that a device is fixed on the back of a woman, which produces weak electrical impulses, they are felt as a slight tingling. The impulses stimulate certain neural pathways passing in the back. Due to this stimulation, the pain signals sent by the uterus and pelvic tissues to the brain are weakened or even completely suppressed. When using this device, you can adjust the intensity of the pulses yourself.

Homeopathy

The successful use of homeopathic medicines requires the doctor and midwife to have good professional knowledge and great experience, since the choice of means and doses must exactly correspond to the individual condition of the woman in labor. Not having special education in this area, it is very difficult to find the right medicine.

As anticonvulsant midwives often use complex homeopathic remedy"Saviour".

Because homeopathic medicines do not side effects, you should not be afraid of them, because no problems will arise even if the wrong remedy is used.

Truth, positive influence of these medicinal substances on the course of childbirth has not yet been fully proven. However, homeopathy does help in individual cases, and this is already a sufficient argument in favor of trying it.

Try to breathe freely

You may not need to learn special breathing techniques for childbirth. It is only important that during painful contractions you try to maintain your natural breathing. Be careful not to hold your breath or breathe too fast. In this way, you will provide both your own body and the body of your child with enough oxygen. It is best if you concentrate on calm and deep inhalations and exhalations.

The TENS device is fixed on the back and allows the woman to independently regulate pain.

Anesthetic massage during childbirth improves nutrition and blood circulation of the massaged area, organs associated with it, also promotes muscle relaxation, gives a feeling of calm. (both reflexively and by influencing nervous system)

In anticipation of childbirth, all expectant mothers, without exception, experience some anxiety due to the well-known fact about the pain of the upcoming birth and contractions.

However, it is possible to influence the pain, and to do this with the help of conservative methods in the form of a massage. The woman herself is also able to make her childbirth as painless and easy as possible.

In addition to providing a beneficial effect in places of zones of massage movements, massage also has a general beneficial effect on the central nervous system - the central nervous system, and directly through the nerve fibers - on the entire body intact. That is why massage is one of the most effective ways self-anaesthesia of childbirth and general anesthesia.

The basis of such a beneficial effect of massage is complex mechanism, the initial link of which is excitation in the massed area of numerous receptors, which is transmitted to the central nervous system - the central nervous system. In the central nervous system, a response is formed that causes favorable changes in organ systems.

Also, with the help of massage, various biologically active active substances, or stimulants (hormones, enzymes, vitamins) that help adapt internal organs to normal operation depending on the situation.

The main chain of triggered reactions that occur in response to exposure to a dosed massage leads to an increase in blood flow to the organs, an increase in metabolism, tissue cleansing and, as a result, healing effect based on both general and local changes.

In childbirth, the occurrence of a feeling of pain is due to a number of reasons: stretching of soft and hard tissues birth canal and perineum; pain impulses from the muscles of the uterus, contracting during childbirth; spasm or squeezing of blood vessels. But due to natural natural mechanisms, a significant damping of these sensations is provided. main reason the resulting intense pain in childbirth is tension provoked by fear.

Due to such a massage technique as stroking, a low intensity effect is exerted on the skin, which helps the woman to relax between contractions and distracts her from various thoughts. Both massage and self-massage during childbirth helps both to relax in the period between contractions and plays a “distracting role” during the next contraction. Thanks to various massage techniques (rubbing, intensive stroking, pressure), the woman and her assistant, due to irritation of one or another area, distribute the pain evenly over the lower abdomen, and the pain impulse becomes less intense and pronounced.

During contractions, the performance of massage movements should be quite intense so that the impulses transmitted from the receptors of muscles, skin and bones, irritated during massage, “compete” with pain impulses coming from birth canal, uterus and perineal tissues to the organs of the central nervous system - the central nervous system.

Between contractions, touching the skin of the abdomen is not recommended - this can cause an excessively intense extraordinary contraction.

Massage between contractions inner surface hips, neck-collar zone, shoulders, calf muscles(particularly if they are prone to convulsions). It is desirable that during this period the massage is carried out by an assistant who is present at the birth.

Point (second name - shiatsu massage) is one of the varieties of massage during childbirth. It is best, of course, if this massage a specialist who knows the location of biologically active points on the surface of the human body quite well is engaged in. Due to the impact on these points, biologically active substances are released that have analgesic, soothing and improving blood circulation effects. You can learn on your own and elementary ways to perform acupressure.

In Shiatsu, the fingertips should not be cold. Implementation of exposure occurs continuously and strictly perpendicular to the surface of the skin without removing the fingers. Pressure is produced by pads thumb and middle finger.

The two most commonly used methods are:

soothing method- smooth, slow impact, circular, gradually increasing, movements with a total duration of pressure on the point 4 - 6 minutes;
tonic method- pressure is short, pulsating, carried out for 0.6 - 1.5 minutes rather sharply and strongly.

The most commonly used in childbirth is acupressure, or point pressure, carried out on two points: the Haigu point and the sixth splenic point.

The “heigu” point is localized in the recess on the back of the hand, where the metacarpal bones intersect index finger and thumb. To find it, you need to spread your fingers as much as possible: the desired recess is determined under the tendon of the thumb, well contoured.

Location sixth splenic point typical for inside lower leg, four fingers above the inner ankle. Due to the impact on these points, the contractions intensify, but the pain does not increase, the opening of the neck occurs faster, for the purpose of their massage, a pressing tonic method is used.

This massage gives the woman in labor the opportunity to relax as much as possible in the intervals between contractions and completely relax. During relaxation massage, the performance of massage movements should be soft and stroking, with mild degree intensity, with direction - to the center from the periphery.

There are several techniques for anesthetic massage during childbirth. They can be performed by the woman in labor herself (self-massage) or assistants (husband or midwife) present at the birth.

Alone or with an assistant

Performing a massage is permissible with dry hands, however, for the purpose of better gliding, it is desirable to use various gels, creams, oils containing various substances with analgesic effect.

Hands before the massage must be washed with warm water, you can rub them to warm each other (it must be remembered that when touching cold hands, a reflex muscle spasm may occur).

At the beginning of the fight, it is desirable to stroke the lower half of the abdomen.

For this, the palms must be placed in the lower abdomen, while supporting it, in parallel, you need to stroke the lower abdomen in the direction from its center up to the periphery with your fingertips, as well as the lateral surfaces of the abdomen. If the massage is carried out by an assistant, then it will be more convenient for him to sit behind the woman in labor. At first, the intensity of the massage movements is quite light, and as the contraction intensifies, it should also increase.

Nerve endings in the skin area of the lumbosacral region are localized close to the nerves leading to the uterus. As a result, massage in this area has a pronounced analgesic effect. When it is performed in the lumbosacral region, the intensity of massage movements should be higher than when stroking the lower abdomen of a woman in labor. It is acceptable to use rubbing with the palms, performing circular stroking movements and light pressure with the fists.

Pain impulses are significantly reduced by pressing the skin in the area of the lateral angles of the sacral rhombus.

It is necessary to press on the skin in this area, press it against the nerves to the bones passing in this area: a reliable guide is the dimples above the buttocks. You can press the skin with the help of fists, in the case of a massage by the future dad, a massaging pressure effect is enough thumbs hands to the indicated points. At the same time, it is necessary to exert an impact on the skin in the region of the lateral angles of the sacral rhombus rather intensively.

Another area, when massaged, a good analgesic effect occurs, is the area of the anterior superior awns of the pelvic iliac bones.

It is easy to notice these bones in thin women. You can feel them in the lateral sections of the lower abdomen, above the inguinal fold - the upper ring.

It is easier to press the skin in the region of the iliac bones of the anterior superior spines with the help of thumbs. In terms of the intensity of exposure and the mechanism of the analgesic effect, massage in this area is similar to massage in the area of the sacral rhombus.

Massage performed only with the help of a husband or a midwife

Bilateral pressure on the thigh. A woman in a kneeling position leans on her hands. During the entire fight, the assistant presses with the whole palm on the protruding part of the buttocks to the center of the woman's pelvis.
Knee pressure. The woman in labor in a sitting position on a chair leans on his back with her knees slightly apart. The assistant covers the woman's knee with his palms, while using the supporting part of the palm to press on the area of the front surface of the knee in the direction of the area hip joint. The implementation of pressure - alternately on each knee. You can also perform this technique in the position of a woman lying on her side; the leg that is on top must be bent in knee joint. With one hand, the assistant leans on the sacrum of the pregnant woman, the second - presses towards the back on the knee.

The above methods of massage discomfort should not be called; the woman in labor herself can adjust the intensity of exposure and place if necessary. This direct participation in the process of anesthetizing a pregnant woman is very important, because due to it the woman in labor feels herself not a “passive object” of manipulation, but the person who directly helps her baby to be born.

Massage is a very effective, safe and enjoyable way to reduce the pain of contractions. During childbirth, you can use self-massage techniques, but it would be better if a loved one helps you. The assistant should be well prepared and be sure to practice in advance. Massage has a beneficial effect on the condition of the pregnant woman, relieving back pain, so such training will be doubly beneficial. Starting from the third trimester, it makes sense to practice regularly and comprehensively in order to master the birth positions and do anesthetic massage in them.

What are we massaging?

There is an area on a woman's body that is of particular importance for labor pain relief. This is « Michaelis rhombus» . If you look at the area of the back above the buttocks, you can see a rhombus figure, the upper point of which corresponds to the fifth lumbar vertebra, the lower one to the beginning of the intergluteal fold, the lateral points to the pits on both sides of the I–II sacral vertebra on the posterior inferior iliac spine. Study the drawings with an assistant and find this area on your body. To remember its location, try to practice pain relief massage regularly. Then at any time you or your assistant can easily find the “right place” for a massage.

Pain relief massage is especially effective when combined with birth postures. All postures and massage techniques can be studied in detail by watching our video tutorial, the section "Birth Postures and Pain Relieving Massage".

How to massage

So, take any generic position and start training:

Massage with the pads of the thumbs of the pits - the lateral points of the Michaelis rhombus. The movements can be push and release or circular, try different ones and choose the ones that make you feel the most comfortable. But practice everything, so during childbirth, your preferences may suddenly change. The impact can be quite strong or very light - be guided by the wishes of the expectant mother.
Acupressure with two fingers of the sacral openings on both sides of the sacrum. These are the outer sides of the lower triangle of the Michaelis rhombus. It is most convenient to perform this technique with the middle fingers of both hands, symmetrically. Movements: pressing or circular, adjust the degree of pressure.
Rolling fists on both sides of the sacrum, in the region of lateral points (pits) of the rhombus. Determine the most comfortable degree of pressure, during childbirth, be prepared to increase it.
Massage with fists in the area of the center of the buttocks and in the region of the iliac crests;
Michaelis rhombus massage with palms: put one palm on the diamond, press without moving the skin, place the second palm on top of the first crosswise. You can lightly press and release, or you can simply warm this area with your palms.
"Opening" the pelvis with the palms- place two palms on both sides of the spine on a rhombus, then spread the bases of the palms outward, sliding over the skin.
Pressing the "cups" of the palms on the pits - the lateral points of the Michaelis rhombus and their warming up, massage with the palms of the iliac crests;
Pressure on the sacrum- put the palm of one hand on the other and press on the sacrum, gradually increasing the pressure by five counts, and also gradually weakening the pressure by five counts. This technique will help with strong contractions.
Sawing- rub the lower back and sacrum in a zigzag manner with the edge of the palm of your hand - while inhaling - from top to bottom, while exhaling - from bottom to top.

What else can be done to relax and relieve pain during childbirth?

The Michaelis rhombus is a very important, but not the only area that can be massaged during childbirth. You may also like other tricks. Just try them too.

For example, stroking the back with fingers and palms Between contractions, it relieves tension and promotes better relaxation:

stroking the back of the fingers of the back up along the spine and down the sides;
stroking with open palms on the back and hips

Pay special attention to the palms. Between the bases of the III and IV fingers is projection point of the uterus. By massaging this area, you can significantly reduce the pain at the peak of the contraction.

Try to make it easy facial massage with fingertips. This will give the expectant mother a pleasant feeling and a little distraction between contractions.

Can knead the palms of the hands and feet; large muscles of the shoulder, thigh, buttocks, legs. It will warm and take off muscle tension caused by contractions.

Husband in childbirth - what to do for an assistant

In conclusion, let's give a few more recommendations for a birth assistant. Your help is very important and needed by the expectant mother. Be prepared for the fact that at some point any touch that just brought relief may suddenly become unpleasant, and you will hear formidable "Don't touch!". This is normal and quite natural for a woman in childbirth. After a couple of minutes, you may again be asked to stroke here, press harder there, etc.

Be patient, kind and sensitive to any wishes. Try to relax as much as possible and tune in a positive way. May your heart be filled with love and your hands with warmth. Let the woman lead her own birth, helping her and protecting her peace. The touch of hands loved one calm down future mother and help you relax better. And this means that childbirth will be easier.

By training massage in advance, you can find your own techniques, as well as movements suitable only for you, strength and place of influence. Massage is also time for communication opportunity to get to know and understand your partner better. Try getting started today!

Here you can watch a fragment of our training film on preparation for childbirth, dedicated to analgesic massage.

What is a massage of biologically active points of the skin?

Massage of biologically active points of the skin is an ancient art of treatment that originated in Asia about 6000 years ago. This treatment is connected with the human body and with the natural energy flows passing through the body. Massage of biologically active points of the skin considers the body as an energy system and is aimed at eliminating individual symptoms by releasing blocked energy from body parts. These areas of the body are called biologically active points, which are located on the energy pathways, which are also called meridians.

This type of massage is somewhat similar to acupuncture, only it uses fingers instead of needles to stimulate specific points. Massage of biologically active points is considered the progenitor of acupuncture, because this massage began to be done long before needles appeared.

It is usually carried out with the palms, but sometimes it can be done with the elbows or some improvised means. With deep but gentle finger pressure on certain biologically active points, the blocked energy begins to be released, allowing the body and mind to relax.

This massage is useful in several ways: reduces stress and tension, improves blood circulation, helps to remove toxic substances from the body, relieves pain in the head, neck, shoulders, increases energy levels, stimulates a speedy recovery or wound healing, improves general state, and ultimately helps pregnant women with regard to safe delivery. The latter is also called the massage of biologically active points for pregnant women, or massage for childbirth.

How can massage of biologically active points help pregnant women?

Massage of biologically active points for pregnant women is a universal method that can have a very beneficial effect in the process of preparing a mother for the upcoming birth of a baby. This massage helps stimulate labor naturally, and is also effective in reducing labor pains without any medication. During childbirth, this massage can be used to intensify contractions, relax the neck and body, and help to calm down.

A lot of pregnant women use biologically active points massage in order to cause natural childbirth if the gestational age is already longer than expected. Massage of biologically active points to induce labor is very simple: you need to find sensitive areas of the skin and stimulate them by pressing them with your thumbs. Birthing massage applies pressure to certain areas of the skin, so this massage can be performed at home with confidence, with only basic instructions. The labor massage is just a very simple hand technique and is extremely safe to use.

Studies have shown that over 80% of pregnant women who use acupressure to induce labor naturally have completely normal deliveries with far fewer complications than women who are unaware of the technique. The use of massage also significantly reduces the amount of time required for childbirth. Women who used this species massage during pregnancy and childbirth, were extremely satisfied with the results of this technique.