Stick on
Attach the re-usable electrode pads to your upper and lower back.
Switch on
Our TENS sends small pulses through the electrodes which feel like small vibrations.
Boost
Click the boost button during each contraction for a flood of extra sensation that cancels pain.
Relief
The pulses interrupt the pain signals travelling to your brain, bringing instant relief.
How Does The TENS Machine Work?
The TENS machines works for four reasons, which are:
How does our TENS Hire work?
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Book on our website.
We will send it to arrive on or close to the first day of your hire period.
We'll remind you when it's time to send it back in the prepaid satchel.
what's in the bag
Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
🗹 TENS Machine (4 to choose from)
🗹 4x Large Medical Grade Maternity Electrodes
🗹 4x AA Batteries
🗹 2x Lead-wires
🗹 Simple Instructions
🗹 Pre-paid Return Satchel
🗹 The Birth Store Bag & Birth Affirmation Lanyard
Not just hype — here's the evidence.
Science says yes — TENS is a proven, natural way to manage labour pain.
This study compared the percentage of severe pain scores reported by those without a TENS versus those with a TENS...
49% of people not using a TENS at 4cm dilated said their pain was severe
At the same time, only 20% of people using a TENS at 4cm dilated said their pain was severe
Findings: The mean of the severity of labor pain indicated a statistically significant difference after the intervention. The severity of pain indicated a statistically significant difference in the second stage of labor, and 4 hours after the labor in the groups. The duration of the first stage of labor was significantly different between the groups.
Conclusion: The application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation affected pain relief in the first and second stages of labor and 4 hours after labor.
This study compared the percentage of high pain scores from one group of people, measuring the scores before using a TENS and then 30 minutes after using a TENS...
Before using a TENS, 83% of people said their pain was a seven or higher
After using a TENS for only 30 minutes, only 20% of people said their pain was a seven or higher
Conclusion: TENS produces a significant decrease in pain during labour and postpones the need for pharmacological analgesia for pain relief.
This study compares the use of TENS machine to Pethidine/Demerol (a pharmacological pain relief option used in hospitals), where it was found that TENS offered the same level of pain relief as this common drug...
Researchers in Egypt randomly assigned 100 people in active labour to either receive low-intensity TENS applied to the back, or to receive Pethidine/Demerol, which is an injectable narcotic. TENS was used in the experimental group until the participants reached 10 centimetres dilation.
They found a decrease in pain scores in both groups, but there was no significant difference between the groups. Forty-eight hours after the birth, the people who were randomly assigned to receive TENS during labor were much more satisfied with their birth, on average, compared to the people who received the injectable pain medication. Of those who received TENS, 83% reported being satisfied, compared with only 10% of those who received Demerol.
In addition to low satisfaction, the people who received Demerol also reported side effects such as drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. Babies in the Demerol group also had lower Apgar scores after birth. There were no bad side effects reported in the TENS group.
Why Hire From us?
The Birth Store difference.
These reviews = our why.
We feel lucky to be part of so many incredible stories.
HOLY GRAIL. I finally got my natural birth i dreamed ofI will FOREVER be an advocate for the TENS machine during labour!! I’m not joking this machine is what got me all the way through labour right up to holding my baby. I had the natural birth I always dreamed of having after a traumatic first labour and birth. If you’re on the fence just get it, i don’t know what i would have done without it
T.F
I absolutely loved the tens machine! Made my labour so much more manageable and helped so much with the pain! I have recommended to everyone and will continue to as it really helped me feel in control and helped so much! Don’t hesitate, definitely get this as it will change your labour experience!
Ashleigh C.
The TENS Machine was a miracle worker for my labour as I was induced my contractions where so strong and it was exactly what I needed! Couldn’t recommend The Birth Store enough! Thank you x
R.L
Amazing
This was my 8th natural birth, First time using a tens machine. I rate it 1000% it helped me manage my contractions to a comfortable level. Worth every dollar. I’m even considering purchasing one now.
Kimese H.
Got Any Questions?
We've got answers!
Can the TENS machine be used in the water?
No, unfortunately, your TENS machine cannot get wet, so it cannot be used with water.
If you're planning on a water birth, or using water for pain relief in labour, there are still some ways you can incorporate the TENS into your plan. Find out how here.
Can I claim my TENS machine on private health?
Where do I place the electrodes?
There are four pads that come with your TENS machine. 2 start at your bra line and 2 finish at your underwear line - both on either sides of your spine.
Placing the electrodes:
• You will likely need some help placing the pads on your back. You can do it yourself in a pinch, but it’s a hard feat – if you don’t have a birthing partner, you can ask your midwife for help with this.
• Before placing your electrodes ensure the area is free from excess oils or moisture.
• Place the electrodes vertically starting at your underwear line; the length of your torso may affect where the top of the bra line electrodes start – you’ll run out of room on the bottom electrodes before you do on the top, which is why we recommend starting at the bottom.
• Whether the wires are facing up or down doesn’t matter a great deal. You can place them in whichever way is the most comfortable for you.
• You then connect the top 2 electrodes to 2 wires in the same jack (where the wires connect to the machine) and the bottom 2 electrodes to the 2 other wires in the same jack. Whether you connect the top or bottom to the left or right jack doesn’t matter.
Can TENS electrodes be re-used?
TENS electrodes are easily removable and can be reused – how long for, depends on how they’ve been treated.
The stickiness of the gel on the electrodes can be affected by a few things:
• Large amounts of sweat or wet skin
• Oils – either massage/essential oils or oil from your skin
• Any other moisture or residue on the skin
You can prolong the life of your electrodes by:
• Drying your skin before application
• Ensuring the area of your skin being used is free from massage oils
• Placing electrodes straight on plastic backing once removing
• Placing electrodes + plastic backing in their zip lock bag
If you have got some electrodes that have started to lose their adhesiveness, you can help them by rubbing a small amount of water into the gel – it may seem contradictory to what’s already been said about moisture on the skin, but it does help!
What's the difference between 3 machines?
The difference between each machine is relatively small, you can take a quiz here which will help you decide which machine is for you and why. Or you can also find a comparison chart on each TENS hire product page.
Though, in short, the differences are:
Elle TENS - Base model, has birth mode for pain relief in labour
Elle TENS 2 - Same as above, but also has the screen light and contraction timer
Elle TENS + - Same as above, but also has the standard pain mode which is helpful for pain relief outside of labour (great for afterbirth pains)
What else can I use my TENS machine for?
TENS Machines are effective for many different types of pain, and some can be used for pelvic floor strengthening, too.
The Elle TENS Plus is the only one with the standard pain function and the pelvic floor mode. You can use your Elle TENS Plus with all its features for:
• Afterbirth pains
• C-Section recovery
• Shoulder pain from breastfeeding
• Pelvic pain
• General aches and pains
• Sports injuries
• Recovery from surgeries
• Pelvic floor strengthening and recovery from incontinence (only suitable for machines purchased outright)
Should I test my TENS before labour?
Are the machines tested and cleaned?
Yes! Upon receiving the TENS machine back we sanitise the machine and wires with hospital-grade cleaner and the bags are washed in a hot wash with a hospital-grade sanitiser and then line dried.
We then test your machine, using all functions to ensure they're working. So when they're ready to go back out they're clean and in working order.
Should I hire or buy a TENS machine?
Hiring a TENS machine is a great option if you:
- Are only planning on one or two more babies
- Want to try it out first to see if it works for you
- Don’t want to have to worry about safely storing the machine between pregnancies
- Always want the latest technology for labour
- Don’t think you’ll use the machine outside of birth
You may wish to consider purchasing if you:
- Are planning on three or more babies
- May use the machine in between pregnancies
- May use the machine's pelvic floor function (Elle TENS Plus only)
When should I order my TENS?
When is the best time to start using the TENS?
How long can I hire my TENS machine for?
You can hire for 4, 6 or 8 weeks.
We recommend those who are 36 weeks pregnant or earlier select an 8-week hire, this will give you 4 weeks on either side of your due date.
If you're due sooner than that, you may find a shorter hire period is right for you.
How do I send it back to you?
Sending back is very easy, in your hire is an included pre-paid satchel to make returning seamless and hassle-free.
This satchel is already labelled and addressed, and just needs to be packed, sealed and taken down to be posted.
We do recommend taking it to a post office versus dropping it in the box, so you can get a receipt and we know you held up your end if something goes wrong on it's way to us.
I’ve lost my pre-paid return satchel, how do I get it back to you?
We do have access to our returns labels for a certain period of time, if you've lost your satchel please reach out to us here, and we'll send you the label if we can. If we no longer have access to the label, we can give you our address for return.
Or if you are in the area, feel free to reach out, and we could organise a drop-off.
What if I do not get to use my TENS machine in labour?
We highly recommend adding an 'Untouched' TENS Money-back Guarantee to your order, it covers you for non-use of the machine. See the product description for full information on the guarantee and eligibility criteria.
If you've not ordered the Money-back Guarantee and you don’t get to use it for labour, it doesn’t mean it is totally useless to you; TENS machines have been shown to naturally help improve all types of pain.
Should you feel it is not something you can find a use for at all, you can send it back as planned whenever you are ready before the end date, though we, unfortunately, cannot offer a refund in these circumstances if the machine has already been dispatched and the money-back guarantee hasn't been purchased.
How do I cancel my order?
If your order hasn’t been dispatched yet message us on Facebook, Instagram or send us an email here as soon as possible.
Unfortunately though if it has been sent there may not be much we can do, as your hire begins once it leaves our warehouse.
