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. This acupressure point has many benefits including easing anxiety and stimulating endorphins, increasing feelings of control and literally dulling the other sensations felt at the same time.

The trust has come under fire for its approach, and in particular the inscription on the comb, which said “it’s not pain, it’s power”. It’s important to realize that medication for discomfort or to help you get rest may become necessary. Some people prefer to use a wooden one or to find a plastic comb with more rounded, rather than super sharp teeth as you don’t want to cause any damage to your skin, especially if you end up using it for a long period of time. It can distract the brain away from the waves of birth as they build, by focusing it on the acupressure point in the palm of your hand.

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. Legendary Eighties singer sends fans (and famous pals Michelle Pfeiffer and Julianne Moore) WILD as she shows off her youthful looks at 65 - but do YOU know who it is?

The third explanation for why birthing combs work so well is because of “ gate control theory of pain. Love Island All Stars viewers praise Sophie Piper for 'snitching' on scheming Georgia Steel during secret flirty chat with Tom Clare: 'He's gonna tell the villa! It was reinstated on Sept 22 after new equipment and training for staff was put in place, according to board papers. Distracts the brain using the gate control theory, so your brain focuses on the sensation of the comb instead of the sensation of the contractions. Another added: 'On behalf of me and the PTSD that I still have from the lack of pain relief, kindly shove the comb.

On top of this, your comb comes engraved with an affirmation; these reassuring words can help to guide you through labour. EXCLUSIVEKate is reunited with her three children for the first time in two weeks after leaving hospital.

The comb is great for reducing anxiety and tension, whilst increasing the feel of control and empowerment.

It’s impossible to know exactly what you’ll experience during childbirth even if you’ve given birth before. So when you squeeze on the comb, you can still remember to have a soft jaw and relax everything else, so your body can keep opening the cervix. Made from splinter-free, sustainable peach wood, complete with travel pouch and accompanying instructions and information.