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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Almost ready for labour? These next few articles are here to help you feel as prepared as possible: 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. As you near your due date, review your birth plan with your doctor and discuss all your pain-relief options. Many moms say complementary strategies were helpful whether or not they ended up also using medications like an epidural.

For most readers, the gentle sting won’t feel like much of anything. But when a mother is in the throes of childbirth, the controlled squeeze can relieve labor pain and soothe her anxiety. Why Does This Work?Tactile stimulation – The sensation of the comb on the skin can provide a sense of comfort and relief. Running the comb through the hair, along the arms or legs, or over the shoulders can help Women relax and reduce tension.

I used a birthing comb during my first few breastfeeding sessions when I was dealing with chapped nipples and bleeding blisters. The comb gave me something else to think about!” How Can I Ease Labor Pains Naturally? 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! One such strategy is the birthing comb. Believe it or not, gripping a comb is used as a way to help laboring women cope with the pain of contractions. It also plays into the gate control pain theory. This theory states that the brain can only focus on a select number of sensations. Because the nerve endings are closer on your hands they reach your brain faster helping your body forget about the contractions.” The combing effectThere are several. One is holding a comb, teeth-side pressing against your palm, which is a technique that’s been used for decades. The hand is a very sensitive part of your body. When your contractions intensify, the force of the comb’s teeth against your hand may ease your pain. There are a few possible reasons why. Squeezing a comb during labor can reduce labor pain because: The Laogong accupressure point is located where the tip of your middle finger touches the palm when you make a fist. When you squeeze the teeth of the comb into your palm, it puts pressure on this point. This point helps to reduce inflammation and ease anxiety. Nubain: This medication, often given as an IV injection, helps dull pain and can make you a little sleepy. Nubain is generally given up until a few hours before birth. Used this in my labour and was able to birth my 12lb 3oz monster without anything other than the comb and the tens" - Ashleigh