Why a birth comb?
The Maia Mum labour comb is an amazing form of natural pain relief during contractions. The pressure in the palm from holding a birth comb is linked to the gate control pain theory where the nerve endings in your hand send messages to the brain and distract it away from the sensations of your contractions. The teeth of the comb press against acupressure points releasing endorphins and creating a distraction and a new focal point for the brain to concentrate on.
