The Wave Comb Acupressure Tool for Pain Management and Anxiety

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How Claudia Winkleman cultivated the most famous fringe in showbusiness: From her wavy parting as a student to a curious 'comb-over', the Traitors host's signature style might look quirky. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. The “gate” refers to your nervous system that either allows pain signals into your brain or denies pain messages into your brain. Whole leaf peppermint is sweeter and with a more intense mint flavour compared to a traditional tea bag.

There’s no right or wrong techniques for managing pain in labour, natural and pharmacological alike. For these same reasons, holding a comb can help you deal with pain in other circumstances as well, such as a toothache, cramps in your legs or chronic pain in your body. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings.

It’s one drug-free technique some moms try during pregnancy — for nausea, headaches, lower back pain and more — as well as labor. Discomfort caused on the hand from the comb, travels along the nerve pathways to the brain and this competes with the discomfort of the surge and not only results in blocking the intensity of the discomfort, but also stimulates an endorphin release. The teeth of the comb stimulate the acupressure points in the hand causing an endorphin release and it may serve as a distraction to the sensations of labour. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.

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. The Acu-Comb harnesses the body's natural healing abilities, providing effective pain management without the need for drugs. 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. After testing out some Kmart ones I figured I would probably cut my hand due to the comb being so sharp.Expert Craftsmanship: Crafted by experts in acupuncture and childbirth, the Acu-Comb features a precision-engineered design. Customisable Relief: Every mother's labour journey is unique, which is why the Acu-Comb offers adjustable pressure settings. The Mama Natural Birth Comb is designed to perfectly fit the shape and size of your hand, allowing you to apply maximum pressure in the correct area on your hand. By this stage on the day, you may forget about the labour comb as an option so when you’re discussing your birth preferences with your support team ahead of time, ask them to offer it to you when you’re in the throes of labour.