TENS Benefits
Why use TENS during labour?
TENS is an acronym for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. It is a totally drug-free method of managing the intensity of contractions during childbirth. Any woman wanting to have a drug-free birth or wishing to labour as long as she feels comfortable without pain medication may be the perfect candidate for using the Elle TENS.
Elle TENS Benefits:
- Drug-free
- Non-invasive
- Non-restrictive
- No side effects
- Easy to operate
- Fully regulated by user
- No loss of control
The benefits of natural childbirth to women and their babies are long standing and well documented. Evidence continues to show that movement, with the aid of gravity, can facilitate optimal fetal positioning and the necessary descent of baby's head into the birth canal. An epidural may hinder this progression by forcing the expectant mother to be confined to her hospital bed. The Elle TENS machine creates a more liberating environment, encouraging women to move around freely without the burden of acute pain.
It is common to experience a number of potential side effects from narcotic pain medication and epidural analgesia in labour. As with most analgesics administered in labour, the level of medication cannot be fully controlled by the mother and must be administered via injection or an inhalation device. Furthermore, if the patient wishes to stop receiving a certain drug, it may take some time before it is completely eliminated from her system.
With the Elle TENS machine, there are no side effects. The TENS is easy to place and can be turned off immediately if its use is no longer desired, with no lingering effect. The Elle TENS does not require any uncomfortable or irritating equipment to work. Instead, the machine only requires 4 comfortable non-invasive self-adhesive electrodes to your back, where they are unlikely to distract or disturb you.
Abstaining from narcotics can mean no light-headedness, no drug-induced lethargy and no unwanted side effects to your baby. Avoiding an epidural can mean no urinary catheter, no IV fluids and no food restrictions. It also means the freedom to move around and employ other natural comfort measures as you please.
Make the Elle TENS machine a part of your birth plan and stay in control of your birthing experience.
It is common to experience a number of potential side effects from narcotic pain medication and epidural analgesia in labour. As with most analgesics administered in labour, the level of medication cannot be fully controlled by the mother and must be administered via injection or an inhalation device. Furthermore, if the patient wishes to stop receiving a certain drug, it may take some time before it is completely eliminated from her system.
With the Elle TENS machine, there are no side effects. The TENS is easy to place and can be turned off immediately if its use is no longer desired, with no lingering effect. The Elle TENS does not require any uncomfortable or irritating equipment to work. Instead, the machine only requires 4 comfortable non-invasive self-adhesive electrodes to your back, where they are unlikely to distract or disturb you.
Abstaining from narcotics can mean no light-headedness, no drug-induced lethargy and no unwanted side effects to your baby. Avoiding an epidural can mean no urinary catheter, no IV fluids and no food restrictions. It also means the freedom to move around and employ other natural comfort measures as you please.
Make the Elle TENS machine a part of your birth plan and stay in control of your birthing experience.
"I am very happy that I decided to rent the Elle TENS machine for the labor of my first child a few weeks ago. The TENS machine helped me through my contractions at home before going to the hospital. I had a very long early labour stage (20+ hours) and the TENS definitely made my contractions more manageable. I would recommend it for other women as a source for pain relief in the early stages of labour - active labour."
-Lauren D
"The machine was in perfect working order and its use was fully explained prior to use. It was very helpful in all stages of labour and delivery."
-Natalie C
"I was very pleased with my rental and the service I received. The free delivery and pickup was especially helpful to me since it was one less thing I had to run out and get to prepare for the birth of my child."
-Rita L
Please note: TENS is not approved for people with certain medical conditions. Consult with your healthcare provider before using TENS to make sure it is suitable for you.