The Wave Comb Acupressure Tool for Pain Management and Anxiety

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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. 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. 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.

After showing you the combs, your practitioner will teach you about the acupressure points to know when you’re giving birth. Say goodbye to labor pain and hello to a safer, more positive, and more comfortable birth experience with our acupressure labor comb. This easy-to-use tool is designed to provide natural pain relief, promote relaxation and stress reduction, and offer emotional and physical support during labor and delivery. Fox Valley Birth and Baby provide birth photography and videography, doula and lactation services, and childbirth education classes. By purchasing this comb you are directly supporting another small family rather than a large corporation who mass produces products - woo!By holding the comb with the teeth pressed against inwards to your palm it can distract you from the pain of your contraction and actually naturally help ease the discomfort of labour. Keep the teeth pointing just below where your fingers meet your palm. By holding the comb with the teeth pressed against inwards to your palm it can distract you from the pain of your contraction and actually naturally help ease the discomfort of labour. K eep the teeth pointing just below where your fingers meet your palm

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: Here’s what experts have to say about activating pressure points during labor and how it may help you. What is acupressure?The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that drug-free relaxation techniques like acupuncture and massage do not adversely affect pregnant women or their babies during labor and they may help reduce pain. Of course, drug-free strategies won't provide the level of pain relief that medications do, and more research is still needed on how helpful techniques like acupuncture and acupressure can be with labor pain.

Used this in my labour and was able to birth my 12lb 3oz monster without anything other than the comb and the tens" - Ashleigh 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! We arrived at 8.15pm and I held the comb throughout contractions until the moment I had to push. Lola Clive was born at 9.44pm weighing 8lb 4oz. While birthing combs are based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, there is no conclusive proof that acupressure works. It could be a placebo effect — thinking that the birthing comb will work might help lower your perception of pain. Throughout time women have employed different methods of pain relief to help them get through labor and delivery.

Don’t just grab a comb and throw it in your hospital bag. It’s important to learn how to use a birthing comb before attempting this method of pain management. 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 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. 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. 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.