This was my 3rd time using a TENS for labour and my 3rd time loving it! This labour was about 40minutes and happened at home before we could even leave for the hospital. I put the TENS on after the 3rd contraction and only took it off as her head was crowning and I was jumping into the shower. As a midwife I’ve sworn by TENS machines for years, and I recommend them to everyone I care for, and I’m (yet again) so thrilled to have used one for my own labour! ☺️. The Birth Store was wonderful to hire from, making the process super easy and at such a reasonable price.
Worked from very early labour right up until hoping in the birth pool. 100% recommend
I wasn’t going to rent/use a TENS machine for my labour, but changed my mind very last minute and was lucky to get a machine sent out in time. I put it on pretty early on during labour and I’m glad I did, it was such a useful tool and I cannot imagine how my labouring would have gone without it. The sensation provided a helpful distraction from the pain, and the timer on the machine was extremely helpful in keeping track of contractions. I used it in combination with a comb during early labour, and upped the intensity of the machine as my contractions got stronger.
The strap to keep it around your neck was useful, the only downside was that it would swing around when I was on my knees and rocking on a yoga ball, and sometimes the button on the machine would hit the ball and turn off and I’d lose the sensation. Such a minor and specific issue though, and would never stop me from using a machine again if I have another pregnancy.
The option to pay a bit extra to ensure a refund if the machine didn’t get used is a good idea as well because you just never know how things are going to go. It’s definitely one of those things you’d rather have and not need than need it and not have it. It was worth the money just for that peace of mind, even though ultimately it did end up costing me more.
I ended up having an unmedicated birth and I attribute a lot of the success of that to the pain management provided by the TENS machine during early labour. I was so cynical about using one initially, but I am so glad that I did! The ordering process was easy and everything you need to operate the machine and return it once the birth is over is provided as well, which is super helpful because life gets completely hectic once the baby arrives! Being able to pop everything in the prepaid return envelope and put it in the mailbox really alleviated the mental load.
I will be gladly recommending a TENS to any of my expecting girl friends, I really can’t sing my praises high enough for it!
So easy to make and they taste amazing. Such a great, quick go to snack when your arms are busy with your little boob barnacle.
This is my 2nd birth using this company and it’s been fantastic from beginning to end. Thank you 😊
It was easy to hire and return. Even though the labour pain is still unbearable, tense machine made it a littler better. It’s good to have it handy.
Absolutely loved the tens! I had a 40 hour labour at home and back laboured for a lot of it, couldn’t have done it without my TENS!
So easy to use, worked amazingly, this + hypno-birthing is how I achieved my dream birth. So happy I had this to get me through!!
I wanted to have a drug free labor and birth for my second after having an epidural for my first, so I hired the TENS machine to help with this. Best decision I have made! I put the TENS machine on about 30 mins before having my waters broken as per the recommendations and I didn’t take it off until after I had given birth. The TENS machine was SO EFFECTIVE at managing my pain that I was able to birth my baby who was posterior and had her arm over her head without any pain medication!
Would recommend showing your birth partner how to control the intensity so when it comes time that it’s hard to communicate, they can manage the machine for you.
Postage and hire process was really easy! Would definitely hire again if I were to have another baby!
Would highly recommend the tens machine for labour. It was really fantastic
For my third labour I purchased this wooden comb when I hired the TENS. I used it on its own for hours in early labour until I needed the TENS and then I used both. 100% more effective than the plastic one I used in my second labour!
I am a first time mom and my midwife recommended Tens machines, I tried Tens machine on my initial phase of labour and didn’t work for me, but I heard it worked for other mom. Just give it a try it might work for others.
Great process. Easy to follow instructions and good quality machine.
This is my second time hiring from the Birth store, my first labour I hadn't learnt how to use it prior to labour & therefore didn't use it (big mistake). Second labour I bought a cheap machine which was great too but for my third I wanted to make sure I tried this one again as it is labour-specific and it did not disappoint. I utilised the contraction timer to monitor my progress which meant I didn't need to look at my phone (or think too much) and I also used the 'Boost Button' for each contraction (which a standard TENS doesn't have). Pricing is cheap and hire & return are super easy. I definitely recommend if you are planning a epidural-free birth. I also recommend you buy the wooden comb because that is really great for early labour and to use alongside the TENS!.
The birth store had the easiest process for hiring a TENS machine. I am so glad I did, it helped so much during my unmedicated birth. The entire process was simple. Would highly recommend.
These machines might be a little too good. My last two pregnancies I’ve been able to labour at home right up until 30mins before my babies have been born thanks to using your tens machines. They have allowed me to birth without any pain relief, the boost function was my greatest friend. Thank you for making these accessible.
I used the Elle TENS machine during the birth of my second child and I cannot recommend it enough. I wish I had one for my first child’s birth because it was a game changer for this labour. If you have been considering hiring a TENS machine, I would highly recommend. The Birth Store has a great range to suit your needs, ordering and return is made seamless and there is clear communication on how to use the machine. I am incredibly happy with my purchase.
I hired the Elle tens plus. It was very easy to reserve, pick up and return. I couldn’t have laboured without it! The boost button was amazing to have and I liked that I could hang it around my neck so I didn’t need to keep holding it. Would definitely get it for my next birth.
This is a game changer. If you are thinking about hiring one, do it! I was induced at 41+2 and administered oxytocin, meaning the contractions came quick and HARD.. this saved me. I was able to get until 8cm dilated using the tens machine… can’t recommend it enough. 👏🏼
I had birth combs, a TENS machine (hired from here) and this spikey ball as my pain management/relief options for labour. I ended up not using the combs at all because the spikey ball was just so much easier! Unlike the combs, there was no fussing around with positioning it in my palm. I could just squeeze the s**t outta the ball! I honestly became so attached to it throughout my labour! And felt so fond of it afterward. This little ball maybe, nearly, trumped the TENS machine for me in terms of helping with navigating each contraction! Highly recommend having in your hospital bag
