Hi ladies. Was wondering if anyone had any experience of using a TENS machine when they were in labour and whether they could shed some light on how effective they found it?
Mine arrived yesterday and I'm just figuring out how it works, getting used to all the different controls and settings.
Thanks!
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Was ok at the start with my first one... once the proper contracts kicked it didn't do much. Didn't bother using it with my second one. But some people do find it helps, so worth giving it a try... beware you can't use it if you plan a water birth
Thanks. I've been told to start using it right at the start for the best impact. I'm a bit unsure now though Cuz I liked the idea of a water birth, or at least access to a pool for pain relief and relaxation. I also read a few people (on Google) saying that the TENS machine was less effective after having a bath and I'd bought a load of Bath salts for when labour begins.
I used one during my second labour and found it helped along with controlled breathing. If I tried it during my first then I would say it wouldn't have been useful at all but I had two very different labours!! I was glad I had it during my second as it was my only pain relief!
I really liked it. I had a baby who was back to back though so it helped to relieve the back pain as well. It’s good because you can increase the strength as labour progresses.
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