Elle Labour TENS Machine 2 Hire

1 - Choose which hire period is for you:

81% of people having their first baby go past their due date, statically you’ll more than likely need it for longer so it’s best to opt for the longer hire. Unless you have a specific induction date, we find it’s best to stick to the below depending on how far along you are currently:

0 – 36 weeks: Choose the 8-week hire

37 – 38 weeks: Choose the 6-week hire

39 + weeks: Choose the 4-week hire

You can also select the longest hire if you want more time, if you’re tossing up between two hire lengths, we recommend the longest. We hire our machines out back-to-back with allowance for shipping times, so it can take a bit of rescheduling on our end if a machine is late. There may also be an extension fee should the machine be needed for longer, so it is often in your favour more to organise the longer hire initially.

Note: Shipping times don't come off your hire period, allowances are made for this so you have access to the machine for the full duration.

2 - Choose the date you want us to send your machine:

Select your preferred dispatch date above and we'll send on that date. We recommend choosing the date 1 week before you want to recieve it, to allow time for it to be shipped to you.

If your date is currently greyed out, it means your selected machine isn't available for that date period. Our machines often sell out quickly, but they do generally change each day as we get machines back in. Often around midday more will appear available, if you see your date available it's best to order as soon as possible to ensure we can reserve a machine for you before they sell out.

3 - Ordering early:

As mentioned, our machines often sell out very quick. If you're interested in a TENS machine, we recommend ordering ASAP. If your plans change, we do allow refunds before the machine is shipped - so where possible it's best to place your order ASAP to ensure we can schedule one for you and you don't miss out.

TENS Stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and it is a great drug-free birth option, you can use it as your only form of pain relief, something to keep you comfortable whilst you wait for further pain relief or you can use it simultaneously for maximum effect, the best part is – it is all your decision and you are in complete control of it!

The TENS machine helps to distract your mind, build endorphins (which are our body's natural pain relievers) and floods your nervous system which limits your body's ability to send pain signals to your spinal cord and brain. Our body can only focus on so much information at a time, and it prioritises nerve activity over pain signals - so you feel less pain. All of this comes from four electrodes which are situated on your lower back and provide a pulse that feels like a tingle.

For 4, 6 or 8 weeks depending on your hire duration, you will have full access to the below:

➤ Elle TENS 2 Machine

➤ Pouch for padding during shipping

➤ Birth affirmation lanyard

➤ 4 x Brand new reusable electrode pads

➤ 4 x Brand new AA batteries

➤ 2 x Leadwires

➤ Instructions for your machine

➤ Return pre-paid shipping satchel

➤ Our versatile carry bag

This comes all packed in sustainable compostable packaging satchel.

All you need to do after you use it is return the TENS Machine in its shipping bubble pouch, 'The Birth Store' bag, 2x leadwires, and the instructions for your machine to us by the end of your hire period. The rest you are more than welcome to keep, or if you do not have a use for them you can return to us and we can dispose of them in the most eco-friendly way possible – we do not reuse for other customers, everything not mentioned here that you get is new.

This version of Labour TENS is the middle ground between the base model and the Plus. This hand-held unit has the Elle TENS Opti-Max* technology and the "Boost Button" for you to use for your contractions. Opti-Max will be your new best friend, this is an extra reserve of power you use for the final stages of labour meaning this is one of the only TENS machines which will help you right up to your delivery. It also has a backlight, which is great if you want low lighting in labour and it also has a contraction timer, so you don't have to worry about operating a second device.

Elle TENS 2 is a safe, effective, drug-free method of pain relief to assist in natural childbirth. Even if you do choose to take some analgesics, such as pethidine or gas-and-air, you can keep your Elle TENS on for maximum effect. 

See our comparison chart if you aren’t sure which machine is best for you.

Did you know that you may be able to claim the cost of your Labour TENS Machine hire on your private health insurance? Once you process your order you will receive an email with your invoice. You can either save the attachment on the email or follow the link to download your invoice. Our invoices come will all the info your health insurance will need to let you know of your eligibility. You will need to contact them directly to confirm if you are covered and if so by how much, but some providers cover up to 100% of the total cost!  

Please note, we are unfortunately yet to be set up as a Bupa provider.