Acupressure Therapy in Pregnancy

Abstract

known CAM, originated in ancient China, is based on the principal of acupoints activation across the meridians which correct the imbalance between Qi. It showed superior therapeutic potential against numerous disease conditions. Acupressure is a type of acupuncture. Both acupressure and acupuncture are based on same fundamental principle of acupoints activation across the meridians. It is a pressure point, hand-mediated energy healing technique which is considered as useful strategy for the management of multiple symptoms, along with beneficial physical comforts, satisfaction, and economy. As a whole, acupressure is a manually operated, needle-free, non-invasive, cost-effective, and non-pharmacological healing intervention to promote patients’ well-being. From the last few decades, acupressure is widely used in pregnancy, like for induction of labor, morning sickness, and labor pain. CAM therapies are the real culture-specific remedies practiced throughout the world. Acupressure is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological intervention with multidimensional roles and benefits. To support acupressure (CAM) in the near future and expand CAM therapies, we have to shed more light on therapeutic functionalities of acupressure and to encourage its practice across the hospitals.