Learn acupressure to encourage an optimum natural birth

Prepare for a natural birth with these amazing techniques. A great pregnancy confidence boost for you and your partner!

Created byTom Kennedy BSc MBAcC

Last updated 3/2015

English

What you'll learn

apply simple but effective acupressure techniques to help manage pain during labour
encourage a baby to turn into the correct position
encourage contractions to re-start or become stronger
help calm the birthing woman
help reduce nausea during labour
reduce afterpains and encourage initial milk flow
help with post-natal recovery

Course content

4 sections • 24 lectures • 34m total length

Disclaimer0:18
A disclaimer about the use of acupressure before and during labour.
Free e-book22:00
Written instructions on how to use some of the techniques discussed in the video series. This booklet has been available as a free download from Debra's website for several years, and its popularity is what inspired us to make this video series.
About acupressure3:53
An introduction to the course, including testimonials from women and their support people. In this lecture, you will learn:

what acupressure is, and understand some of its potential benefits

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Using acupressure appropriately2:26
How to practice and use these techniques safely and appropriately. In this lecture, you will learn:

which settings acupressure can be used in

when it's best to start using acupressure

how to integrate acupressure with other forms of pain relief

about the potential risks of acupressure, and how to avoid them

how to practice safely
A few words for support people3:58
Words of encouragement for people who will be supporting women during labour with these techniques, including messages from people who have used them. In this lecture, you will learn:

how to work with a woman during labour to maximise the benefits

about the transition stage of labour

more about the important role supprt people can play during labour when using these techniques

How to find the shoulder point1:54
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the shoulder point (known as GB-21 or Jianjing in acupuncture)
How to find the lower back point1:32
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the lower back point (known as BL-32 or Ciliao in acupuncture)
How to find the hand point0:27
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the hand point (known as LI-4 or Hegu in acupuncture)
How to find the sole of the foot point0:42
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the sole of the foot point (known as KID-1 or Yongquan in acupuncture)
How to find the outer ankle point0:35
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the outer ankle point (known as BL-60 or Kunlun in acupuncture)
How to find the inner calf point0:44
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the inner calf point (known as SP-6 or Sanyinjiao in acupuncture)
How to find the wrist point0:29
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the wrist point (known as P-6 or Neiguan in acupuncture)
How to find the little toe point0:17
In this lecture, you will learn:

how to locate the little toe point (known as BL-67 or Zhiyin in acupuncture)

Using the points effectively2:24
This lecture describes the 'nuts and bolts' of how to apply acupressure during labour. You will learn:

how to apply the correct type and level of pressure

how to use feedback to work as a team

how to find comfortable positions to apply and receive acupressure

how to use thumbs, knuckles, elbows, and other objects to apply pressure

how to find the most useful points
Pain relief2:58
A more in-depth look at how and when to use these techniques for pain relief. In this lecture, you will learn:

When to start using acupressure

Which points are usually most effective for the different stages of labour

more about how to apply pressure effectively

How to use an ordinary hair comb to relieve pain
Baby in breech or posterior position4:58
Things you can try if your baby is in a breech or posterior position. In this lecture, you will learn:

what breech and posterior positions are

how to safely use moxabustion to encourage the baby to turn

what the optimum time is to try this technique
Re-starting labour and encouraging stronger contractions1:04
What to do if contractions slow down, weaken, or stop during early labour. In this lecture, you will learn:

which points to use to encourage contractions

how to use them, and for how long
Calming0:37
What to do to help calm the woman during labour. In this lecture, you will learn:

which point to use to help calm the woman

which stage of labour this is most useful during

how to use travel sickness bands on this point
Nausea0:22
What to do to help reduce nausea. In this lecture, you will learn:

which point to use to help reduce nausea

which stage of labour this is most useful during

how to use travel sickness bands on this point
Afterpains and breastfeeding0:44
What to do to help reduce afterpains and encourage milk flow. In this lecture, you will learn:

what afterpains are

which point to use for afterpains, and when to use it

which point to use to encourage milk flow
Postnatal recovery1:20
What you can do to help during the postnatal recovery phase. In this lecture, you'll learn:

how to safely use moxa to help women to recover their energy after childbirth

when to apply this technique
Other problems during and after pregnancy0:24
In this lecture, you will learn:

which other problems associated with pregnancy can potentially be helped by a qualified acupuncturist

Requirements

There are no prerequisites - you don't need to have any massage skills!

Description

Learn simple techniques developed by leading expert Debra Betts, who has taught them to hundreds of pregnant women, birth partners, midwives and practitioners around the world. They've been amazed by the results!
Sign up now and feel confident as you approach your due-date that you and your partner have the tools to promote a better birth experience
No prior experience or special skills needed!
More than 50 students in the first few days on Udemy!
Early 5-star reviews from happy students!

Debra Betts has taught acupressure to promote a better birth experience to midwives, practitioners and pregnant women for many years. Now - at last - this professionally produced course offers a detailed explanation, fully demonstrated, of the techniques involved. Ideal for practitioners of acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu and massage, doulas, birth helpers and pregnant women, the course includes testimonials from women and their partners who have used the techniques during labour, and a downloadable 'cheat sheet' with illustrated reminders of the most important pressure points and their application.

“I was absolutely amazed by how much it helped me.”

“As soon as my partner’s contractions began, it
was obvious that this was really effective. It
was also the ideal way for me to feel fully
involved with the delivery.’

“All three of my children were born naturally.
However, we used acupressure the last time
And the difference was amazing!’

Who this course is for:

This course is designed mainly for pregnant women and their birth partners, as well as professionals who work with women during labour such as acupuncturists, doulas and midwives

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 33min

Finding the points8 lectures • 7min

Using the points9 lectures • 15min

Summary2 lectures • 2min

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