My plan was to use the TENS machine until I got to hospital and got my epidural. OOPS the tens machine relief had me arrive at hospital at 9 cm and it was too late! While medication free labor was not my plan - I’m pretty impressed that I managed to do it this time with just the TENS machine!
I had planned to give this a go during my labour and birth in a similar way to a comb but ended up holding onto if the entire time! Ball in one hand, tens in the other. 10/10 would highly recommend having it in your birth tool kit just in case it works for you too :)
When I told my friends I could stay home till I was 5cm dilated and the contractions were 3 minutes apart, they said my pain tolerance was high, but I said it’s all because of the TENs. 🙂
I highly recommend the Labour TENS! I used it for my second labour and it helped immensely with back pain. Wish I had tried one for my first! Easy to set up and use machine, guided vudeos included to assist. The Birth Store value their customers with a lengthy hiring period and including a return bag/label in the package. I am very impressed and would repurchase from The Birth Store.
I didnt get a chance to use this machine for either of my kids. With my first, i didnt really notice the moneyback guarantee option so i didnt purchase it while hiring the machine. But this time i made sure to purchase it and as soon as i returned the machine, got the majority of the amount refunded.
Hired the Elle Labour Tens machine plus. Best thing for labouring at home! I was able to stay at home, labouring with the tens machine until I got to 8cms. It helped so much. Would hire again and would recommend this to every pregnant person.
I couldn't recommend hiring a tens machine enough to anyone who is on the fence!
The process with the birth store was so simple - the machine was easy to use and it was the only form of pain relief I used for my very fast 5 hour labour at home. It supported me through the intensity of contractions and I gave my brain something else to focus on!
Loved the whole birthing process, supported by the tens!!
I loved the TENS and using the birth store hire was so simple from delivery to return.
I have used a TENS machine for all three of my pregnancies. I can’t recommend it enough!
The ordering process was easy and the TENS machine arrived neatly packaged with clear instructions.
My husband figured out how to set it up quickly and with ease.
I used the TENS machine throughout my labour. The boost mode was great and made contractions more manageable. This is the third pregnancy I have used this for. I also used the TENS machine for my after pains which was a game changer.
I have recommended this to all of my pregnant friends and have heard positive feedback from them too.
I am so grateful I gave the Elle Tens Machine Plus a chance during labour. It created such a positive night and day experience as compared to my previous birth and has given me the confidence to know I can birth again in the future without fear. Even though it feels like a subtle pain relief method it made such a difference to my overall labouring experience. I started using it at the very beginning of labour onset and was able to labour much more comfortably this time up until 5cm until I got the epidural administered (which was always the plan). The Tens machine allowed me to move around and stay active during contractions breathing down and remaining relaxed. The back light of the Plus machine version was well worth it as I could see exactly what was going on without needing to turn any lights on and disrupting the mood. The timing feature was also highly beneficial as I removed any guess work or stress for my husband to get accurate contraction timings. For anyone looking at preparing for birth I would hands down recommend the Elle Tens Machine Plus. I personally will never birth without one again.
Good product, very easy company to deal with, easy to extend the hire if needed.
I hired a tens machine based on feedback from my hospital & friends but I didn’t really know if it would work for me, I just wanted the option. I was induced and my contracts came on strong and fast. Thankfully I had my tens machine on hand and could get started with it, I found it got me into a really good place really quickly. I needed gas as well, but the combination of the two worked well and got me to 7cm before I needed an epidural. I specifically remember being sad my tens machine had to come off for the epidural - it had just become an integral part of my labour. I HIGHLY recommend having one - just as an option in your toolkit. I am so impressed by a little machine!
I was a little iffy to see if the tense machine would work, it absolutely helped me!! I used it and got to 8cm before going to hospital, then used it throughout my labour at hospital. 10/10 would recommend!!!!!
I used the Tens machine all through the first stage of labour almost up until transition. I only took it off to get in the bath to birth our bub, and was reluctant because it really helped take the edge off. To my surprise I ended up having a totally unmedicated birth as a result. It was easy to use and send back when we were finished.
Ordered this for my partner. She said it was a game changer and really made the whole experience more bearable
The tens was a life saver! I recommend it to all my girlfriends who are pregnant - just like it was recommended to me. It’s amazing how the feeling distracts from the contractions enough to make them more bearable and made my birth so much more do-able. 10/10!
Awesome ~ heading to the website to purchase another pair
It was very easy to order the tens machine online and it was posted on selected date with return satchel for easy return. Everything you need was included in the package. Would recommend the Birth Store and would use again!
Essential pain relief. Feels like a massage and hot shower on your back that you can adjust with each contraction. Contraction timer takes the mental load off, and helped me stay present and mindful through the contractions. Enabled me to labour comfortably at home and in car on the way to hospital. I got to hospital 8cm dilated and bub came shortly after.
