Elle II Maternity TENS
What is a TENS Machine?
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and provides a drug-free kind of pain relief during childbirth. It works by sending low, safe pulses of electrical current via leads to electrode pads which are placed on your back or upper legs and held in place by a gel layer. These pulses pass through your skin and into your muscles and tissues causing a tingling or buzzing feeling. The intensity can be increased or lowered based on your individual needs.
Why Use a TENS Machine for Labour?
The TENS machine works by preventing pain signals reaching the brain, (Gate Control Theory) therefore facilitating the release of your own natural feel-good pain relief call endorphins and offering a distraction from contractions. Many feel more in control and feel less anxious during labour. The unit provides an alternative to medicated pain relief for those wishing to avoid these. It can also be used until a different pain relief method is chosen.
How to Use the TENS Machine?
The Elle II TENS is very easy to use. There are several pre-set settings to help you set up. The Elle II TENS has the latest Opti-Max technology, which gives an extra pulse of pain combatting power, often used in the final stages of labour. It has an integrated boost button for use during contractions and has a built in contraction timer following the last five contractions. The neck cord allows you to wear it comfortably and be hands free. The Maternity Elle II TENS can also be used in the postpartum for afterbirth pains.
What’s Included in the Relief Bag
Pack of 4 new Large Electrode Pads
Instructions
2 Leadwires
2 x AA Batteries plus 2 spare
Neck Cord
Soft Carrying Pouch
Guide to Drug Free Pain Relief
Extra Pain Coping tools
Wooden Comb for Pressure Points
Gua’sha (wood or stone)
Wooden Pressure Point stick
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Massage Oil with Clary Sage and Rose Essential Oil
Rental is 4 weeks starting from when you hire. We recommend getting your unit at 38 weeks so you have the unit whenever labour starts.
