The Birth Sling, which has been coined “a game changer for active birth positioning” is a birthing tool created by Osteopath, birth worker and new mum Jess Michaels.
“It was something I initially created to use for our own birth in May 2021. I then realised the huge potential and benefit of having a product like this available to labouring women and decided to go for it and get the product manufactured!! In just a few months since The Birth Sling’s first official launch in February 2022 it has been purchased by pregnant mothers and birth workers in more than 12 different countries around the world. It amazes me to think that The Birth Sling has reached and impacted women and families across the globe and that it has helped those pursuing active and natural birth options. Women have used tools such as ropes, hammocks, and slings to assist them in labour for centuries, this really is just a new and convenient take on these ancient and intuitive methods used by our ancestors. Upright and active labour can have massive benefits for Mother and baby. Emerging research is showing that it is associated with reduced rate of intervention such as C-section”.
For video on how to use the sling visit: www.thebirthsling.com
Customer Safety
This product has been lovingly created to support women to have physiologic birth in which ever setting they choose to birth in. Please note that using "The Birth Sling" as a birthing aid is done so at the risk of the user. We take no responsibility for birthing outcomes or injury that may occur. We advise that The Birth Sling should not be used as a swing and that the persons full weight should not leave the ground.
Contraindications for use of The Birth Sling
Ruptured membranes without engagement of fetal head
Unstable blood pressure, balance and/or mentation
Any condition requiring bedrest
It is recommended that anyone using The Birth Sling must:
Have a steady gait
Be able to call for assistance if needed
Be able to support themselves without assistance