Maternity Acupressure Workshop
If you’re a midwife, midwifery student, doula or a reflexologist, then please read on to find out more about our acupressure 1-day competency-based workshop.
This one day workshop is a combination of theory, research and practical on the use of 8-10 acupressure points (acupoints) that can be used safely during pregnancy, labour and postnatal period: for nausea & vomiting, breech or posterior presentation, labour ’priming’, encouraging strong contractions, retained placenta, afterbirth pains, and promoting breastfeeding.
Research published in peer-reviewed medical and midwifery journals concludes that acupressure is a safe, non-invasive, non-pharmacological method of reducing nausea in pregnancy, breech presentations (baby upside position), duration of labour, and pain in labour.
The morning session focuses on the theory: basic background information on acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), research findings, 8-10 acupoints, and safe methods of use during pregnancy. The role of the partner and support persons in using these points is discussed.
The afternoon session provides a safe practical, hands-on session that involves locating 8-10 acupressure points. Along with the provided handouts (written information and diagrams), time is allocated for all participants to demonstrate that they are able to locate the points accurately on each other.
Face-to-face Workshops
2025
Taree, NSW: TBC
Terrigal NSW: Saturday 22 November 2025
Coffs Habour NSW: Saturday 29 November 2025
2026
Terrigal NSW: Feb, March, April
Online Workshops- Coming Soon 2026
