The Wave Comb Acupressure Tool for Pain Management and Anxiety

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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. In conclusion, managing the pain of childbirth is a unique and individual experience for every Woman. While some choose to use medication or other medical interventions, many are now turning to natural remedies and alternative techniques to help cope with the discomfort. With the right techniques and tools, Women can feel empowered and in control during the childbirth process, creating a positive and transformative experience for both Mother and child. For those who have asked how to hold it Having the comb hit at the base of the fingers (across the palm of your hand).” Read next …

The Labor Comb is Designed to Promote a Safer, More Positive, and More Comfortable Birth Experience, so you can feel more empowered and in control during labor and delivery with the Acupressure Labor Comb by your side. Acupressure is a natural way to help manage pain during labor, and using an acupressure comb is one way to apply pressure to certain points on the body. This is important not only so that you can get used to using the comb and learn how to do so in a comfortable way, but also so that you already know what to do when it’s time to use it.Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, which uses needs to stimulate certain parts of the body. However, while acupuncture uses needles to puncture the skin, acupressure simply presses down on the targeted areas for similar results.

By focusing on the feeling of the comb, it can help during the intensity of contractions. The wonders of reflexology and acupressure to aide in natural labour and birth pain management! It had to suspend the use of Entonox, or gas and air, in July owing to concerns about the effects on midwives from prolonged exposure caused by poor ventilation. And remember: There’s no "right" way to have a baby. You should choose the method you and your doctor decide is right for you, and that includes your pain-management strategies.This difference is beneficial to a woman in labor because you do not need a professional to apply the pressure — you can do it yourself or have your partner do it.

Women first and foremost need care from someone they know and trust, and an environment they feel safe and secure,” she said. “If a woman feels unsafe, disturbed or unsupported during labour, this can cause her pain levels to be much higher and for her to feel that she ‘cannot cope’. Giving a woman in this situation a comb is not a very advisable thing to do.” Fox Valley Birth and Baby provide birth photography and videography, doula and lactation services, and childbirth education classes. One of the acupressure points that can be targeted during labour with The Wave Comb is the Laogong point. This point is also known as the Pericardium 8 (P8) point and is located in the centre of the palm, between the second and third metacarpal bones. Applying pressure to this point can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, making it an excellent tool for pain relief during labour.

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Yes! Birthing combs can be easily incorporated into any birthing plan. Whether you’re at home, in a birthing suite, or in a hospital setting, combs are easy to use. Emotional and Physical Support: The Acupressure Labor Comb provides you with emotional and physical support to help you get through labor and delivery. Birthing combs’ teeth apply pressure to specific points on the body that are thought to help relieve pain and promote relaxation. A birthing comb, along with other pain management tools, may help you get through labor and delivery more peacefully and without the use of the epidural.

A birthing comb is a regular ol’ hair comb. What makes it a “birthing comb” is how you use it. Any comb with teeth (not a brush) will work. Some mamas like the feel of a smooth plastic comb, while others like the natural feel of a wooden comb. This is how I came to create ‘The Wave Comb’ made from strong, waterproof peach wood and designed to fit into your hand to give you the perfect grip. When squeezing the comb into the palm of your hand, The Wave Comb now presses into the Laogong with ease and doesn’t move from that acupressure point. The helpful post also included images of how to hold the comb to make sure it hits the right points.James Titcombe, chief executive of Patient Safety Watch, said: “Pseudoscience in maternity services diminishes evidence-based, multi-professional care, puts pressure on women and sadly often contributes to tragedy. Women and babies deserve better.” This coping method comes from some traditional cultures around the world. When a contraction comes on, squeezing the comb will press into the woman's palm, which can hit acupuncture points in the hand. She will then relax her grip between contractions and then repeat.