Posts Tagged ‘childbirth’
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
If you have already had a child and had the privilege of using a TENS machine then you need not read further. If this is your first time using a TENS machine then you won’t know how it works and how the different options feel.
“Many studies have revealed that a sense of control is a major contributing factor to a woman’s birth experience and her subsequent well-being.” PubMed, 2003.
It has been discovered that women who feel more in control in labour are calmer, less tense and therefore more comfortable. A TENS machine is a precious unit that can instill a real sense of control and calm yet if one doesn’t know how to use it before labour, some of it’s advantages can be masked.
We therefore recommend to try out your TENS machine before use. One must not use it on the back but can try it on the forearm and get a very good feel for the different pulse sensations and an overall satisfying grasp of their TENS. All one needs to do is place the electrodes on their forearm as opposed to their back, read the instructions manual and start getting familiar. We suggest people buy two packs of electrodes, one for practise and one for the big day.
If you have done this before and felt this experience or article was helpful, please feel free to comment.
Tags: childbirth, labour, maternity tens machine, obstetric, pain relief, pregnant, tens electrode, TENS hire
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Our Femme TENS machine is for the lady who likes to be in control but prefers analogue to digital. It doesn’t have as many options as the Elle TENS machine but still has a large intensity range, boost button and the ability to affect one pair of pads and not the other.
For those who find dials quicker to use and more effective, this TENS machine is for them. There are two dials which adjust the speed and depth of the pulses and a removable boost button if you find that you don’t require it during the early stages of labour. If you know that your gown will have a belt this has a belt clip so will be fully suitable.
Tags: childbirth, elle tens, femme tens, labour, obstetric, TENS hire
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
The Lady TENS machine is for the woman who needs absolute simplicity and no fuss. Unlike the other TENS machine there are only two controls and everything else is pre-set. One is a dial controlling the intensity of the ‘constant’ pulses and the other is a booster button pressed at the onset of a contraction. The intensity levels of this machine are a little less than the other units so this may also be good for the lady who has had a couple of births already and knows that labour is not so intense for her (yes they exist!).
If you’ve visited the hospital where you’re giving birth and know the gowns have belts, this is ideal as it has a strong belt clip so there’s no need to carry it! It’s also our cheapest hire and buy if you’re strapped for cash.
Tags: childbirth, labour, lady tens, maternity tens machine, obstetric
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
The Obi TENS machine is for the ‘digital generation’ lady but who still needs things to be straight forward and fairly basic.
There are only three controls which are soft buttons located in the centre of the unit. One is a ‘booster’ button pressed at the beginning of a contraction and the other two are called ‘burst’ buttons which increase or decrease the intensity of the ‘constant’ pulses in between contractions. For those who prefer soft, non fiddly buttons to dials and a digital interface this is perfect. Its’ intensity levels are also a little higher than those of the Lady TENS machine so perfect for that first birth by a lady who requires ultimate simplicity.
It’s also very good for those ladies who know that their hospital gown will not have belts or pockets as this lightweight TENS machine has a cord that can be worn loosely around the neck (it does however also have a belt clip if ever required). However, even if your gown will have pockets or a belt, this neck cord provides extra mobility which is appreciated by many of our clientele. As this TENS machine can only be bought it’s an excellent option for those planning on having a couple of births. In addition to this, as it can only be bought and not hired, the company made it extra useful in that it can be used for post labour pain relief too. It’s fabulous for shoulder, neck and back pain relief which can sometimes last anywhere from a week to a couple of months after childbirth. It’s also effective for menstrual pain relief which is an excellent addition for those ladies who get cramps before or during their periods. And if you thought that was it, you’d be wrong, it’s also adequate for general pain relief although we recommend our regular TENS machine which can be viewed at our sister site.
Overall, an all round highly effective, simple yet ergonomical TENS machine.
Tags: childbirth, labour, obi tens, obstetric, pain relief, pregnant, tens machine
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Suiting things to your personality seems all the rage these days.
Psychometric tests indicate what careers you’re destined for, Facebook and Google are crammed with quizzes and tests demonstrating ‘What is your perfect pet?’, ‘What type of friends should you socialise with?’, ‘Which car will suit you most?’, ‘Which plant will suit you least?’…the list goes on. However, I have not yet found a personality test for pregnant women! Why should they reap different results I hear you cry?…Oh didn’t you know women totally change as soon as they get pregnant?…Just ask their other halves!…Ok, so not everyone totally changes but on a more serious note, it is true that pregnant women do require a few alternative things to what they did before – different clothes, different foods, different ways of relaxing, each different for each woman. One thing on a pregnant woman’s mind is her choice of pain relief in labour and childbirth. Many women choose to use a Babycare TENS machine. The question is which one do you choose?
As you have probably seen on our Babycare TENS website we have a selection of TENS machine for labour and childbirth to hire and buy. They are the Obi TENS, Femme TENS, Lady TENS and Elle TENS, all effective but all slightly different to suit the different needs of our clientele. Here are some suggestions as to what in each are likely to suit whom.
Tags: babycare tens, childbirth, elle tens, femme tens, lady tens, obi tens, obstetric, TENS hire, tens machine hire
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