The Wave Comb is made from sustainable, waterproof, splinter free peach wood and can be used during childbirth, an operation, at the dentist, whilst getting a tattoo or even a cosmetic treatment and many more occasions that you would need a distraction. What works for one mama may not work for you, and what works for you at one minute may not work later!

Nubain: This medication, often given as an IV injection, helps dull pain and can make you a little sleepy. This is usually more useful when the labour sensations have increased and you need to concentrate on getting through each contraction.When you make a fist, one is located where the tip of your pinky finger lies, while another is where the tip of your middle finger meets your palm. James Titcombe, chief executive of Patient Safety Watch, said: “Pseudoscience in maternity services diminishes evidence-based, multi-professional care, puts pressure on women and sadly often contributes to tragedy. On top of this, your comb comes engraved with an affirmation; these reassuring words can help to guide you through labour.

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! 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. Our audio features; how to use the comb, guided relaxation, breathing technique and affirmations for birth.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 also plays a part in the gate control pain theory; nerve endings in your hand send messages to the brain and distract it from the sensations of contractions. It works using electrodes which are taped on to your back and connected by wires to a small battery-powered stimulator. We recommend having 1 cup a day from 32 weeks, 2 cups from 33 weeks, and a maximum of 3 cups from 33 weeks until your baby arrives.