Winner Flow

What is the Winner Flow and how can it help during Pregnancy?

The Winner Flow is a mouthpiece, an exhalation device that is now being used to support women in labour and during birth and also in the postnatal period.


It works alongside your breathwork, helps to control breathing and as the labour progresses it helps the abdominal muscles to engage more and to help refocus breathing. The mouthpiece can be set to different resistance levels.

 

It is also CE certified.


How Does the Winner Flow Help During Labour? 

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  • It helps to improve oxygenation to both mother and baby and consequently helps to regulate the baby’s heart rate during labour & birth 
  • It helps to dilate the cervix 
  • It has been noted to reduce this phase by 35%-45% when using the Winner Flow 
  • It helps baby to get into a good position as the abdominal muscles are being used correctly 
  • It helps to relieve pressure from the perineum 
  • It helps to give control to the woman during labour & birth 
  • It’s helpful for inductions too; your body has to do all the same things as a physiological labour but with an induction its a chemical and a medical event  hence sensations are more intense.


Please contact me or book below and i would be happy to demonstrate its many benefits with you and show you how and when to use it. I charge 35 euro for the device and demo..


Click below to enquire about the Winner Flow.  Or Call me on (086) 8328859 for further information.



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FAQs

  • Can it help during Pushing?

    YES


    Research has shown that coached pushing/ Valsalva pushing/ Active pushing restricts oxygen to the mother and therefore restricts oxygen to the baby. This results in ‘foetal distress’ but also an increased risk of tearing, among other things.



  • Does it make Birthing easier?

    YES.



    When using the Winner Flow, you are using the power of the abdominal muscles (as well as the contractions of the uterus) to birth baby which makes for an easier birth. And as this ‘breathing baby out’ does not require the mother to limit her breathing, the baby’s heart rate is not affected. There is no unnecessary ‘forceful’ pushing, only what your body is doing naturally.




  • Does it reduce the need for medical Intervention?

     YES.



    Research shows that using Winner Flow correctly (after receiving full training) can reduce the need for c-section, instrumental birth and episiotomy.

  • Can i use it with an Epidural?

     YES.



    The epidural provides comfort but your body is still working to birth your baby.

    After epidural, if you are not feeling any of the surges/ contractions, ask your care provider to help you with this. Once one is starting, begin to use your Winner Flow in the way you have practiced during the pregnancy. This will enable your body to work not only with the surges/ contractions, but also with the power of the abdominal muscles. And as before, if mother is well oxygenated then baby will also be.



  • Can i use during the Pushing Phase?

    YES.



    If you are starting to feel pressure (or are indeed pushing), continue to use your Winner Flow to help ‘breathe’ baby down.



  • Is it suitable for a Caesaran Section?

     YES.



    The Winner Flow can be used during a planned Caesarean Section or a Gentle C-Section - the Winner Flow still has the benefit of keeping the mother calm. And as we have established, if the mother is well oxygenated, the more oxygen she is giving to her baby. 

    In the event of a Gentle C-Section, as the Winner Flow helps the abdominal muscles to work to their capacity, it may be possible to help your baby be born by using the Winner Flow. A Gentle Caesarean gives the baby time to be born through the incision, in a similar way to being born through the birth canal.

  • Can it be used to aid postpartum recovery?

    YES.



    We always recommend that women see a physiotherapist specialising in women’s health around 6-8 weeks after having a baby. It takes a while for your body to recover and a physiotherapist is the best person to guide you. Do bring your Winner Flow with you and ask what resistance level best suits you. Remember it was first designed by a physiotherapist to help tone the abdominal pelvic floor..

  • Can the Winner Flow be used without training?

    No.



    This is considered a medical device, and so, training is needed on how to use it.