Frozen Water Bottle
What is a frozen water bottle?
Fill a plastic disposable beverage bottle (with flat sides) about 3/4 of the way with water. Set this in the freezer at least overnight.
What does a frozen water bottle do?
The frozen water bottle provides both pressure for relieving discomfort and cold for dulling the sensation of pain.
How do I use a frozen water bottle?
Roll the bottle on its side up and down the mother's lower back, thigh or other body part that could benefit from this unique massage.
Some sample frozen water bottle techniques:
Have the mother lean against a wall; place the bottle at her lower back where she would like pressure. Let the mother move to provide the amount and type of pressure she would like.
Have the mother move into a position that provides access to her back. Roll the frozen water bottle to provide pressure on her lower back.
Keep several water bottles in the freezer. As the ice melts, let the mother take sips of the cold water and replace the bottle with a "fresh" frozen water bottle.
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