Labour / Birthing Comb by RustiK, Natural Pain Relief, Splinter Free Pear Wood, Acupressure, Can be used with Anxiety or other Pain/Stress Situations.

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This little number is also perfect if your birthing plans change, engraving quote can be changed but pricing may differ. Bulk buy is available at a discounted rate. Please enquire and Laura will be happy to help. Grip the comb in the palm of your hand and squeeze the teeth at the base of your fingers where it joins the palm.

Squeeze as the contraction heightens and slowly release in line with the contractions. An amazing natural drug free pain relief option for pain management in labour. Another strategy? Visualizing a relaxing place — like a beautiful sunset or a favorite vacation spot — can also help divert your attention from the pain of labor. How to use pressure points during labor If mama wishes to labour/birth in water, she will need to remove her tens but thankfully will have this tool as a constant support during contractions We know this was a really concerning change for our patients, but we are pleased to report that we now have the equipment in place to make Entonox available and will be reinstating its use from today.This is what we refer to as our “Secret Weapon” for labour/birth; an acupressure tool loved by Midwives, Doulas and of course, Mamas alike. She earns bonus points for being waterproof too, unlike timber. This is a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide gas. Gas and air will not remove all the pain, but it can help reduce it and make it more bearable. It's easy to use and you control it yourself.’ After showing you the combs, your practitioner will teach you about the acupressure points to know when you’re giving birth. We have a full range of pain relief options available 24/7 from birthing pools to epidurals.’ No gas and air

Offering distraction from pain: According to one theory, holding a comb is just a way to distract the mother from pain

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The use of breathing techniques can provide distractions during labor and reduce pain sensations. Position changes and walking around during labor can also help with reducing the pain. Here are some other natural ways to alleviate labor pain during pregnancy: If you want to try any of these techniques, make sure the practitioner is properly trained and experienced.’ Related Stories The comb can help hit acupuncture points: According to another theory, when held tightly, the teeth of the comb hit acupressure points at the base of the finger. When this happens, pain can be effectively abated Note: Please note that you won’t need the comb until active labor. You’ve got to wait until your contractions become strong enough. Wait until it turns so strong that you can’t take away the focus from the pain. Use the comb at this point. Is There Anything Else That Can Help With Pain Management During Labor?

Recommendations: Talking with other people who have used birthing combs during their own birth experiences is probably the best thing you can do if you want to figure out which comb to buy. Although everyone’s experience is different, word of mouth is always helpful. When the day comes, bring the comb and try using it as you find your contractions becoming less bearable. Try out the different pressure points and see how your body reacts. Material: Do you want a wooden comb or a plastic comb? You will only know the answer to this by holding a few different combs in different materials.When you hold a comb, keep the teeth pointing just below where your fingers meet your palm. When you feel a contraction coming, close your fist around the comb and let the teeth press into your palm. Use as much or as little pressure — whatever feels the best to you. Each of these points is supposedly connected to another point in the body where you may feel pain or discomfort during childbirth. Applying pressure to the points is supposed to relax the area of the body that it is connected to. Practice Applying Pressure Giving birth is one of the most amazing experiences a woman can have, but it can also be very challenging. By far the most difficult part of childbirth is the pain and discomfort associated with labor.

Now, I also saw an opportunity to give YOU something to focus on. The comb is the perfect spot for some guidance and reassuring words. I etched the phrase “It’s not pain, it’s power” . This is one of my favourite birth quotes because I believe its important to reframe how we talk and think about birth. The word pain has negative connotations and is something we experience when something is wrong. Birth is not one of those events. Contractions/surges/waves… whatever you call them, they are the power of your body working towards moving your baby out in to the world. They are incredible. They are your POWER. We took this action for the safety of our staff who may have had extended exposure to Entonox due to issues with ventilation in the rooms in the maternity unit at East Surrey Hospital.

Can You Use a Birthing Comb for Labor?

Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Number of Teeth: Get your doula’s or your practitioner’s advice on whether your comb should have many teeth or just a few. It may depend on your specific pain management needs. If possible, try out combs with more and less teeth and see which types feel best when you massage yourself.