It works by stimulating your own body’s morphine like substances so does not stop or slow down your labour. It also works by using the ‘gate theory of pain’. It is reversible and very safe for you and baby. Feedback from women have said that its most beneficial when applied in the early stages of labour and used throughout although it can be stopped at any time as it takes a few hours for your endorphins to reduce. It can be used effectively for the treatment of pain such as backache, hip pain, cramps & pelvic pain from 37 weeks onwards and can also be used following the birth of your baby too. Cramps are often felt following the birth, so the gel pads could be applied around your tummy to reduce the discomfort felt. Shoulder discomfort from breastfeeding is often common in the early days so the gel pads could be applied to the shoulder area too.

 

TENS Unit Rentals
Drug-free pain relief for labour and beyond
Maternal TENS Units have become a popular choice for moms-to-be as they are specifically designed to combat pain during and after childbirth. This is a safe, effective drug-free method of pain relief, which is widely accepted by midwives, doctors & hospitals.

The Ultimate Digital maternal TENS using the latest Opti-Max technology. This easy-to-use, TENS offers maximum pain relief during labour and beyond. All the settings are pre-set so there is no fuss in setting up.

The Elle TENS features dual intensity controls for total flexibility, a 'booster button' for a surge of pain combating power at the onset of a contraction, plus Opti-Max technology gives an extra reserve of power when you really need it.