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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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. This is a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide gas. Gas and air will not remove all the pain, but it can help reduce it and make it more bearable. It's easy to use and you control it yourself.’ The hospital reinstated the use of gas and air in late September, writing in an official statement: ‘On Wednesday 5 July, we took the difficult decision to temporarily suspend the use of Entonox (a gas and air pain relief method) in our maternity services at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Partners — stay calm. The person you are assisting is experiencing something unpredictable, even if it is not her first time giving birth. And remember: There’s no "right" way to have a baby. You should choose the method you and your doctor decide is right for you, and that includes your pain-management strategies. We are sure this is not for everyone and different things will work at different stages of labour but this is a technique we have been asked about and keen to share what local families have been telling us!’

With you, in 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. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Some hospitals have TENS machines. If not, you can hire your own machine. The number one tool used during Laura’s natural birth, her wooden birthing comb, made by her with love just for her birthing kit and for future use if she approved and boy does Laura approve. Quote “where’s my comb” a few times from her lounge, where she was birthing her baby boy in the birthing pool.

We took this action for the safety of our staff who may have had extended exposure to Entonox due to issues with ventilation in the rooms in the maternity unit at East Surrey Hospital. 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

Here’s what experts have to say about activating pressure points during labor and how it may help you. What is acupressure? After showing you the combs, your practitioner will teach you about the acupressure points to know when you’re giving birth. 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.

It takes about 20 minutes to work after the injection. The effects last between 2 and 4 hours, so would not be recommended if you're getting close to the pushing (second) stage of labour.’They work for a couple of reasons. 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. It also plays a part in the gate control pain theory, nerve endings in your hand send messages to the brain and distract it away from the sensations of contractions. 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.