The Wave Comb Acupressure Tool for Pain Management and Anxiety

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Calmbirth would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and teach our Calmbirth program, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Prepare for labour with the ultimate natural supports - our Final Push raspberry leaf tea and Yuula's labour comb. This is usually more useful when the labour sensations have increased and you need to concentrate on getting through each contraction.

The teeth of the comb applies acupressure to points the hand that create a distraction and a new focal point for the brain to concentrate on. 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.An NHS trust that had to suspend the use of gas and air has suggested women should squeeze a hair comb during labour to ease pain. Acupressure is a natural way to help manage discomfort during labor, and using an acupressure comb is one way to apply pressure to certain points on the body. Simply clutch the comb in your hand tightly to activate pressure points and redirect the energy of contractions and release in between.

In other words… by using a birthing comb, the comb forces your mind to feel something other than just contractions. If you haven’t added a comb to your hospital bag, you may want to add one — and it’s not for your hair! I would spend every other night in the bath (preparing for a hopeful water birth) listening to your audios, practicing being in labour (with your surge audio) listening to your positive birth stories - and all along using the (INCREDIBLE) comb - the best thing ever! Distracting your brain by creating pressure on an acupuncture point in your hand, this clever piece of kit can be a small but mighty part of your birth preparation kit and is made from splinter free, peach wood. I find yuula to be really personable as well, keen to discuss some of my experiences/ concerns which is an added bonus!A labour comb is the perfect addition to your birth bag, as a way to naturally cope with the waves of contractions. This article aims to provide a detailed exploration of what free birth (also known as unassisted birth) is, whether it's legal in the UK, the associated risks, and recent statistics.

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. Empowering Birth Experience: We believe that childbirth should be a transformative and empowering experience. A maternity unit that wasn’t able to offer gas and air during labour for several months is advising women to tightly grip a comb. Our audio features; how to use the comb, guided relaxation, breathing technique and affirmations for birth.By squeezing the comb into your palm it acts as a distraction, diverting your brain so your body can adjust to the pain. You can support more innovations fueling advances across medicine, science, health and wellness by giving today.