The Wave Comb Acupressure Tool for Pain Management and Anxiety

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Alzheimer's can be spread BETWEEN humans: Pioneering study reveals at least five people have 'caught'. It turns out, combs have been used in birthing for centuries and at one stage midwives were taught about using them for pain relief in labour.It is based on the 'pain gate control theory', which claims your brain can only focus on a certain number of sensations at a time, it wrote. When a comb is squeezed in the palm of your hand, the pressure 'distracts your brain' and helps the 'body to release endorphins', the trust said in its post. Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial policy. The comb is great for reducing anxiety and tension, whilst increasing the feel of control and empowerment. I liked that the spineless edge was rounded to fit in my palm, and that it was strong enough to withstand my squeezing.

Multi-award winning : Morning Rescue won the 2019 UK Baby Awards, Best Maternity Product , and the 2017 Bizzie Baby Awards, Bronze Award . According to some women who’ve tried it, gripping a comb in your hands during labor can help distract from contractions.This alongside my TENS machine and at the very end, the birthing pool helped me give birth completely naturally and without a single medicinal pain relief or intervention! By having the teeth of the comb apply acupressure points to the hand, it creates a distraction and a new focal point for the brain to concentrate on during contractions. In a post on its Instagram page, it said the alternative 'birth comb' method can help women cope with contractions when giving birth. Working with your body on a very instinctive and basic level to bring a life into this world can be transformative. Women giving birth are being told to squeeze a comb to manage labour pain under health service guidance.

Inspired by acupuncture and acupressure principles, this unique tool targets specific pressure points to alleviate discomfort and create a soothing birthing environment. These beautiful engraved wooden combs also make great keepsake treasures, to look back on in the future or even pass on to your daughter for her labours. As a result, because your hand has such a large network of nerves, the brain will prioritize the signals received from your hand over the nerves in the back, abdomen or pelvis. The idea is that hitting these pressure points triggers the release of brain chemicals like endorphins, which help block pain signals. It's believed to help due to the fragarine that is found in raspberry leaves and the positive effect it has on uterine strength.Prepare for labour with the ultimate natural supports - our Final Push raspberry leaf tea and Yuula's labour comb. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Approaches to Limit Intervention During Labor and Birth, 2021. So when you squeeze on the comb, you can still remember to have a soft jaw and relax everything else, so your body can keep opening the cervix.

Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust's maternity department posted information about the comb 'labour hack' to Instagram, pictured above. The third explanation for why birthing combs work so well is because of “ gate control theory of pain. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy.Instead, the evidence shows that it can lead to a shorter second stage and fewer interventions when you're delivering your baby. So, when the teeth of the comb are being pressed into the palm of the hand the brain focuses on the sensation that is being applied to the skin. As the comb is held during labour, there is more of a focus on the sensation in the hand than there is on the intensity and pain of the uterine contraction. The NHS recommends other alternative pain relief methods for labour, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage and reflexology. Women first and foremost need care from someone they know and trust, and an environment they feel safe and secure,” she said.