I offer TENS Rental using the Elle TENS - specifically designed for use during labor!
What is a TENS Machine?
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It is a small, hand held device that can be used to emit mild bursts of electricity through the skin. TENS has been successful used by physical therapists when treating chronic pain, and is now used during labor.
What does TENS do?
A TENS unit stimulates nerve endings, in effect, blocking the pain from traveling to your brain. Rather than contraction pain, most women feel a buzzing or a tingling sensation. It's like a continuous massage that releases more endorphins to help you manage your labor.
Four flexible pads are attached to the skin of your back, and the control unit is held in your hand. During a contraction, you can turn on the current and adjust the strength until it is comfortable to you.
Why should I use TENS?
TENS is completely controlled by the mother, giving you the ability to increase or decrease the current according to your needs.
TENS is especially helpful in cases of back labor.
TENS does not interfere with your ability to try other comfort measures. The pads will need to be removed to use the shower or tub, but they can be reapplied after your skin is dry.
TENS can provide pain relief at the hospital, at home, or at a birth center.
Cost for TENS Rental: $100 - Unit will be delivered to your home 2 weeks before your EDD by me where I will demonstrate how to use it. You will be able to keep it until your birth is complete, and I will come pick it up from you within the week after birth.
