What's that thing about foot massage staring labor?

[missanne]

There is is a trigger point above the inside of the ankle that's supposed to induce. I had a 1/2 deep door massage 2 days before due date... It didn't work! BUT it can't hurt to try!

[isabel]

It's not a myth, but it certainly doesn't work on command or for every person. I got several prenatal massages while I was pregnant and none of the therapists would touch my feet or ankles after 20 weeks. I had acupuncture the weekend before baby was born and he put a lot of needles in my feet and ankles.

[speckledfrog]

May 26, 2015 23:07:42 GMT -5 missanne said:

There is is a trigger point above the inside of the ankle that's supposed to induce. I had a 1/2 deep door massage 2 days before due date... It didn't work! BUT it can't hurt to try!

Deep door massage sounds really dirty.

[adhdfashion]

There are pressure points in the foot that can help labor get started.

[feistypants]

It worked for me. I had a foot massage with a pedi and was having real, organized contractions within 6 hours.