Labor Link, First Aid for Labor

Women Connect With Their Labor and Push More Effectively With the Labor Link. Midwives, mothers, doulas, dads, doctors, nurses, childbirth educators - you're going to LOVE the Labor Link!

Massage Balls

Nubbly textured Activa balls can be used for massage, eye-hand coordination activities and just plain FUN! They work great for massage during labor, and can be used alone by leaning against it using counter-pressure. Sometimes our partners are afraid to put "too much" pressure for fear of hurting us, but with these, you can do it yourself! Lay on them, lean on them, sit with it in just the right spot! Pretend you are a bear scratching it's back against a tree, with the massage balls between you and a wall. It sounds funny, but many customers report that this works!! These small Activa massage balls are a great size and also fit perfectly in the hand.
The Activa massage balls come already inflated and can be varied in size by adjusting inflation. Small Activas can be varied from 9 to 12 cm. Needle inflation required. Pump not included. Two(2) balls per set, Red and Yellow. Contains no latex.

Medications Used During Labor and Birth flashcards

Each card explains the purpose and effect of a specific drug, as well as the benefits, risks, side-effects, and alternatives. Each card also lists additional restrictions, procedures, medications or interventions that are utilized with each medication in order to maintain its safety. 24 cards on heavy-weight 7"x10" stock, bound with removable rings. $29.95

Natural Teas

Nutritious, good-tasting teas and treatments for the child bearing/postpartum woman. All combinations are made and used by the practicing midwife, Jenny West. Only organically grown herbs are used.

New Mama Bottom Spray

Best-selling New Mama Bottom Spray is a cooling, soothing perineal mist that helps ease discomfort of postpartum vaginal soreness and swelling, episiotomies and hemorrhoids. Made with all-natural ingredients, including astringent witch hazel, antibacterial lavender, and cooling peppermint pure essential oils.

PH Test Paper

These convenient strips let you quickly and efficiently test the acid
level of your body. If the mother has any question about her membranes rupturing,
These papers will be able to let her know immediately. A great tool for any Labor Doula to have
In her bag or give a swatch to the mother to carry in her purse.

866-772-2026 Free shipping on orders over $40.
$7.99 with dispenser, $1.00 Ship/Handling
refills: $5.99 plus $1.00 Ship/Handling

Polly-Jean Five-Week Antenatal Formula As detailed in Polly's Birth Book

"We have found the Polly-Jean Formula--an herbal combination that gravidas begin taking five weeks prior to anticipated date of delivery--to be a boon to the home birth movement. It assists in the following ways: Much easier labor and delivery.
Longer and easier labors for women who tend to have precipitous births. Shorter and easier labors for women who tend to have long labors. Bigger dilation before discomfort arises. Minimization of postpartum bleeding when taken in conjunction with the "Good Program" (the "Good Program" is spelled out in Polly's Birth Book). Shorter periods before lochia stops.

Preggie Pop Drops

Ease away the morning sickness with preggie pop drops. great for work when a lolli-pop is not appropriate! 21 drops per pack, individually wrapped

* comes in a convenient travel case
* all natural ingredients
* sour lemon, sour tangerine, sour raspberry
* from motherhood maternity (r)

Pregnancy Countdown Calendar

A calendar containing thirty-eight weeks picturing fetal development. Also includes weekly positive "News from the Womb." It is perfect for Prenatal Bonding. Not only is it a great tool not only for the mothers and fathers, but also it is an educational tool for childbirth teachers and birth caregivers.

Rebozo Kit with DVD or VHS

The Rebozo Kit includes a 3 meter Mexican rebozo, a Rebozo Way video and Rebozo labor support cards.

A rebozo is a Mexican shawl that has been used by Traditional Mexican Midwives for centuries. The video demonstrates techniques to use during pregnancy, and labor using a rebozo.

The rebozo cards are a handy labor support tool.