- Rice Sock – Fill a sock with rice, and place in the microwave for 2 or 3 minutes, use for heat massage. You can make the sock as big or as small as you like – and it can also be used as a cold pack, by placing it in the Freezer for a few hours.
- Frozen Water Bottle – Pop a water bottle (i.e. mt Franklin) in the freezer for a few hours, and use as it feels comfortable. Try rolling it up and down the spine.
- Massage Ball
– a rubber ball, with bumps all over, used for counter pressure massage. They’re cheap too – try this one Porcupine Massage Ball
- Rolling Pin – Another counter pressure technique – try rolling the pin up and down the labouring mum’s lower back, calves, and thighs.
- Rebozo – A Mexican Scarfe or Shawl, in early labour, it can be used to massage the labouring woman, and loosen her pelvis. The partner stands over the labouring woman, holding the rebozo in both hands, and rocks her in it.
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October 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment