Labour and Birth Comb

A comb that helps the pain of labour and birth? YES!

How does it work? 

By holding the comb with the teeth pressed against inwards to your palm it can distract you from the pain of your contraction and actually naturally help ease the discomfort of labour. Keep the teeth pointing just below where your fingers meet your palm

By focusing on the feeling of the comb, it can help during the intensity of contractions. The wonders of reflexology and acupressure to aide in natural labour and birth pain management!

This is called the 'Gate Control Theory' - essentially the comb hits on the correct acupressure points in your hand and helps ease the pain - your mind can only process so many sensations at once and the comb gives your mind something else to feel instead of just contractions. The nerve endings are closer on your hands and as a result they reach your brain faster assisting your body to forget about the contractions.

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. 

Our unique design is longer and more ergonomic - making for a more comfortable and easier grip. 

Fun Fact - you can even use the birth comb in other situations to mitigate pain naturally - think breastfeeding pain and discomfort and afterpains postpartum!

How does the labour comb help provide natural pain relief during labour?

Our Labour and Birth Comb is a simple little tool that many mums find helpful during contractions. Squeezing it into your palm creates a different sensation to focus on as you work through each contraction. It can be part of your birth toolkit whether you plan a medicated or unmedicated birth. Every labour is different, and there’s no right or wrong way to manage pain.

How do I use the labour comb correctly during contractions?

Place the comb across your palm with the teeth pressing gently into the fleshy part just below your fingers. As a contraction builds, squeeze at a pressure that feels comfortable, then release as it passes. You can practise before labour so it feels familiar. It should never break your skin.

Can the comb be used for other discomforts besides labour pain?

Of course. Some people find squeezing a comb helpful as a distraction during other uncomfortable moments, such as medical procedures. It’s a sensory tool rather than a medical pain treatment.

Is the labour and birth comb reusable?

Yes, you can keep your labour comb and use it again. Clean it according to the product care instructions and store it somewhere dry between uses. It’s a handy little item to keep in your hospital bag.

What makes this comb different from a regular comb?

A labour comb is intended to be held in your palm and squeezed during contractions, rather than used to brush hair. The idea is to give your hands something else to focus on. Sometimes the simplest things are the most useful.