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Conquer your labour pain naturally with a TENS labour machine
Are you worried about the side effects anaesthetics could have on your baby? Do you want natural pain relief to be part of your labour plan? Pain during labour is complex. It involves physiological, cognitive and psychological factors that varies from woman to woman.
Women can choose how to manage their pain during childbirth and labour with Tens Machine for labour. Some women want to use natural, drug-free options for managing pain because they are worried about anaesthetics, opioids or other analgesics crossing the placenta and potentially affecting their newborn.
Women have been using Tens Machine for labour to provide drug-free pain relief during labour since the 1970s. Continue Reading to learn more about how to achieve a positive birth experience with the best TENS labour machine!
What is a TENS labour machine?
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a portable, drug-free pain relief device that can be used during labour. It works by transmitting electrical impulses through the skin to the nerves, which can help to block pain signals from reaching the brain. TENS machines are often used to provide relief from chronic pain but are also effective for labour pain relief. (Daniel et al., 2021)
Daniel, L., Benson, J. and Hoover, S. (2021) “Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain management for women in Labor,” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Is a TENS machine good for labour pain relief
A TENS can help provide natural pain relief from the very beginning of labour with little to no side effects. (Daniel et al, 2021). You may still need other forms of pain relief as your labour get stronger. Natural pain relief has a number of advantages over medication. It helps the mother to remain alert and aware during labor, which can be beneficial for both the mother and child. Moreover, natural pain relief can help the mother to feel more in control during a time when she may otherwise feel helpless.
There are different theories on how TENS works to help women cope with labour pain, including,
- the electrical pulses help prevent pain signals reaching the brain
- the pulses stimulate natural endorphins
- it helps women feel more in control and less anxious
- it acts as a distraction from contractions
Shop today for an affordable TENS machine and be ready to help manage labour pain.
How to use a TENS machine for labour?
A TENS machine is often used during labour to help ease the pain of contractions. It works by sending electrical impulses to the nerve that helps to block pain signals from reaching the brain, thus, providing relief from pain and discomfort.
To use a TENS machine during labour, the pads are placed on the lower back. The machine is then turned on, and the intensity of the electrical impulses can be adjusted as needed. Starting from the lowest setting, the intensity of electrical pain-relieving pulses can be increased as contractions get stronger. It is important to keep the pads in place during contractions and to remove them between contractions.
When to start using a TENS machine in labour?
In fact, the most common usage of TENS machines is to relieve users of back pain during the early stages of pregnancy. The most effective occasion for a pregnant woman to use a TENS machine, however, is during contractions. (Harrison et al., 1986). Please feel free to read our blog article 'TENS machine for labour pain' for more details.
Shop today for an affordable TENS machine and be ready to help manage labour pain.
HARRISON, R.F., WOODS, T., SHORE, M., MATHEWS, G. and UNWIN, A. (1986), Pain relief in labour using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). A TENS/TENS placebo controlled study in two parity groups. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 93: 739-746.