How can a comb help you manage pain during labor? Squeezing a comb during labor activates the Gates Control Theory of Pain, which says that when the pain &quot;gates&quot; are closed, you feel less pain. In this episode, I share about how a comb is a little known hack that can be used to help you feel less pain during contractions, and why this works.   Song &quot;Christmas&quot; by TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™ <a href='https://ikson.com/music'>https://ikson.com/music</a> Music by <a href='https://www.instagram.com/iksonmusic/'>@iksonmusic</a> <a href='https://www.laborlessons.com/'>LaborLessons.com</a> Enjoy listening to Labor Lessons?<a href='https://www.laborlessons.com/reviews/new/'> Leave a review here!</a> Let me know what your favorite episode is and why! Follow me on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/labor_lessons/'>Labor Lessons</a> Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you.

10th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Jingle/Poem Repetition

Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for a better birth next time.