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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It’s all about transferring the pain to something else, similar to when we tell our kids to pinch themselves when they hurt a body part. The Wave Comb also features grooves on its sides for added comfort and safety during use. These grooves help provide a secure grip, making it easier to apply the necessary pressure to the acupressure points without slipping or causing discomfort to the user. If you’re nervous about giving birth and want a way to reduce labor pain, squeezing on a fine-tooth comb may provide a solution for your woes. More importantly, the comb can act as a psychological anchor mechanism that relieves anxiety, worry and stress that inevitably come when giving birth.

We are here to support you every step of the way. Learn about all of your birthing options and how to support the process when you take a Mindful Birth Group® course: Breathing– Abdominal breathing is the most typical breathing strategy used during labor To do it, close your mouth and take a slow, deep breath through your nose. When you breathe in, you want your belly to fill with air and get bigger, like a balloon. Blow all the air out slowly and gently through pursed lips as if you were blowing bubbles. Pain medication options include: But there is a simple tool that, apparently, can help you through the labour pain and contractions. It’s a drug-free childbirth pain relief option and makes your birthing experience more bearable (enlightening, even). No, it’s not a TENS machine or a device to transfer your contractions over to your husband (wouldn’t that be GREAT!!?).

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. 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. I fell into the latter category with all three of my babies’ births. Sure, I love my kids, but I hated childbirth. It was messy and it bloody hurt, even with #allthedrugs. The third explanation for why birthing combs work so well is because of “ gate control theory of pain.” According to this theory, your mind can only process so many physical sensations at once. The “gate” refers to your nervous system that either allows pain signals into your brain or denies pain messages into your brain. Obviously, we are trying to close the gate to those painful labor contractions! So, in the weeks before your due date, you’ll probably want to learn all your options to manage the discomfort that comes with labor, including options that don’t involve medication.

When you squeeze the comb you apply pressure to the Lao gong acupressure point in the hand. This acupressure point has many benefits including easing anxiety and stimulating endorphins, increasing feelings of control and literally dulling the other sensations felt at the same time. The first reason is that it’s simply a distraction. Studies show that distractions can help ease both pain and mental stress during labor. While distraction methods didn’t have any clinically significant impact on length of labor, it did dramatically reduce “perceived stress during labor” and that’s something to celebrate! 2. Acupressure Nitrous oxide (laughing gas): This is a pain reducer and a mild sedative that can help you feel more relaxed during a contraction. relax so it’s easier to deal with the pain of childbirth. You give yourself laughing gas by holding a small mask to your mouth and breathing in and out with the mask on, then taking it off. Reducing your anxiety about childbirth pain

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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. High quality material: Made from sustainable, waterproof, splinter-free peach wood. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to the wood for ultimate relaxation. 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.

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. 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. 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. Did you know a comb can be used during labour?! And no it’s not for your hair,” the post explains. “When gripped in your hands, a comb can help hit acupuncture points in your hands. Don’t worry if the first pressure point you try doesn’t seem to help or makes things worse. Let your body tell you what you need and apply more or less pressure as needed.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. As all mums know, labour is certainly a pain point for us mums and the post has been shared well over 40,000 times with thousands of comments from mums who have tried it or are planning on trying it. Many doulas also agree that, yes, the comb theory works. 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 Anxiety can make pain more intense. As a result, I often recommend taking childbirth education classes. Feeling prepared for labor, understanding the process of labor and having tools that you’ve practiced to manage discomfort can help you feel more confident in making decisions about whether to accept pain medication.

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. Fun fact: some mamas may even use birthing combs in other situations to help mitigate pain naturally! One mama shared this story: Acupressure points – The Wave Comb can be used to apply pressure to specific acupressure points on the body that can help relieve pain. These points include the Laogong point on the palm of the hand. For these same reasons, holding a comb can help you deal with pain in other circumstances as well, such as a toothache, cramps in your legs or chronic pain in your body. While each of these behaviors provides mild discomfort on its own, dispersing your agony over a larger area reduces the overall pain you experience at the moment. In the same way, squeezing a fine-tooth comb to trigger discomfort in your hand is an efficient way to relieve labor pain and discomfort. Should You “Comb It Out” When It’s Time to Deliver?

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. Or, it could be that gripping the comb or feeling its pressure simply distracts you from the pain. Whatever it is, many women claim that the birthing comb helped manage their labor pain. How to Use a Birthing Comb While this won’t take away your contractions, it does give you something to focus on — a distraction. The idea is that if you’re experiencing painful sensations, then non-painful stimulation can help “close” the pain gate. In this case, the contractions are your painful sensations, and the comb is a non-painful stimulation that helps close the gate, so your brain focuses on the comb rather than the contractions.