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Bamboo Comb

We wanted our bamboo comb to have one of our favourite affirmations on it

 “I can do anything for a minute.”  

The comb works in a couple of different ways and can be used during labour, whilst having an epidural inserted or any time where you feel anxious or have pain.

Acupressure - By squeezing the comb you apply pressure to the Lao gong acupressure point in the hand. This has many benefits including reducing anxiety, stimulating endorphins (our bodies natural painkillers) and dulling any other sensations. You find the Lao gong acupressure point by making a fist with your hand. Where your middle and ring finger meet your palm is where the comb needs to go. You can start off by squeezing the comb lightly and you can build this up gradually as the contractions increase. Change hands regularly.

Gate control theory - The gate control theory says that the brain cannot concentrate on more than one sensation at the same time. So by gripping the comb it diverts your focus to the sensation in your hand.