Posts Tagged ‘labour’
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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Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Our Elle TENS machine is for the ‘digital generation’ lady who doesn’t get flustered by options; on the contrary, she likes to be in control. This TENS has many effective options to relieve her pain yet is not complicated and overwhelming. This Elle TENS machine has it all and more.
As with the other TENS machine, this one also has two main controls being a ‘burst’ mode for in between contractions and a ‘boost’ mode for during a contraction. When labour commences one is recommended to start with the burst1 and boost 1 option, tailored to those first stage contractions, encouraging your body to produce its’ own natural pain killing chemicals called Endorphins and Encephalitis. When things get more intense one can shift to the burst 2 and boost 2 option.
However, unlike the other TENS machine, this Elle TENS machine also has an extra facility called Opti-max which gives extra power for those more difficult times often experienced at the end of labour. Therefore with its greater power range and Opti-max feature, it’s perfect for that first birth which is often more gradual and longer than consecutive births or someone who knows they have a low pain threshold.
Another function is the ability to apply more power to one side of the body and not the other. This is a fabulous option as labour pains can often shift around the body. If one has experienced sciatica during pregnancy or any other pain in a specific area, then it’s very possible that this area will require more power than other areas so this feature is great for that.
Additional functions are pre-set modes for more easy use, a neck cord for mobility and also a rotating belt clip. This is a fabulous hire or buy!
Tags: contraction, elle tens, Endorphins, labour, maternity tens machine, obstetric, pain relief, pregnant, sciatica
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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, February 17th, 2010
You’ve just done the pregnancy test, it’s face down in your hand whilst you and your spouse/partner count the minutes before turning it over…5, 4, 3, 2, 1 go! You flick it over and there they both are, two lines, as clear as day…you’re pregnant! There is excitement and nerves, cuddles and kisses and already talk about names. The days tick on and the emotions settle with the familiarity of the news but the physical effects begin to kick in…one being nausea. Some don’t suffer from sickness at all, some get it mildly and some are hit with it hard. There are not so many things to ease sickness but acupressure and eating something in the morning that will raise the lowered sugar levels have found to be effective.
Acupressure is pressure most commonly applied by the index finger and the thumb to specific areas of the body called acupoints, which, when stimulated, can decrease a sensation such as pain or ease discomfort.
Here are a couple of points to try out specifically for nausea, each done for 1-2 minutes (should be an aching sensation after the first few seconds):
- Point 1 can be found in that webby bit of skin between the big toe and second toe.
- Point 2 is found on the inner central part of the wrist (you have probably seen those sea/air sickness bands that are worn here)
If you can get someone else to do these to you, even better but certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy and let us know how they go or if any other acupoints have worked for you for nausea.
Tags: childbirth, labour, maternity tens machine, obstetric, pain relief, pregnant, TENS, tens electrode, TENS hire, tens machine, tens machine hire
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Once again that little voice in your head is piping up “Go on just one more cigarette, what’s just one more going to do?” and “I’m sure a couple of glasses of wine each night won’t make a difference!”…
It is a known fact that nicotine, other drugs and alcohol are not recommended during pregnancy due to the potential effects they can have on the fetus and newborn baby.
It’s not so easy however, to stop a cycle that one has been used to for some time. There are many ways to ease you off a dependency, at least for those nine precious months, and we suggest you try anything that sounds good to you.
We know that Acupressure can often be a good complimentary treatment to whatever else you are doing and best of all it’s free!
Acupressure is pressure most commonly applied by the index finger and the thumb to specific areas of the body called acupoints, which, when stimulated, can decrease a sensation such as pain or ease discomfort of withdrawal for example.
Here are a couple of points to try out specifically for dependency, each done for 1-2 minutes (should be an aching sensation after the first few seconds):
- Point 1 can be found in that webby bit of skin between the big toe and second toe.
- Point 2 is found four fingers’ breadth below the kneecap and slightly to the outer side of the leg.
If you can get someone else to do these to you, even better but certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy and let us know how they go or if any other acupoints have worked for you for dependency.
Tags: childbirth, labour, maternity tens machine, obstetric, pain relief, pregnant, TENS, tens electrode, TENS hire, tens machine, tens machine hire
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