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TENS is a well established method of controlling pain during childbirth. It's safe and drug free for you and your baby.

Our maternity obstetric TENS machine uses advanced digital design to give improved pain relief in an easy to use, attractive style. The TENS hire system lets you reserve your unit well in advance - another step in your birth plan taken care of !

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

• What is a maternity TENS machine ?
• Why use a maternity TENS machine ?
• How does TENS work ?
• What does TENS feel like ?
• When do I start using the maternity TENS ?
• How long should it be used ?
• Can I try it out ?
• Is it safe ?
• I would like a water birth - can I use a maternity TENS ?
• Can I use a maternity TENS machine with other pain relief methods ?
• Can I use a maternity TENS machine after the birth ?
• Can I use an ordinary TENS machine ?
• When is the best time to order ?
• What if I am due in less than 3 weeks ?
• Can I take the TENS machine into hospital with me ?
• What if my baby is late ?
• Can I use the TENS machine to treat back pain during pregnancy ?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a professionally researched, tried and tested method of pain management in childbirth and chronic pain used in European hospitals and clinics since the 1960's.

Labour TENS unit is an advanced, small, battery powered device which sends a pulsed electrical stimulus via pads to the skin.

Why use a maternity TENS machine ?

• No harm to baby
• Drug free pain control
• Instant long lasting pain relief
• No side effects or drowsiness
• Fully controllable with boost button
• Used at home when contractions start
• Can be used with other methods /drugs
• Safe and easy to use at home or in hospital
• Proven up to 90% effective for reducing labour pain
• Non invasive giving freedom to move and walk about

• Releases natural pain killers (endorphins and encephalins)
• Blocks out pain messages to the brain.
• Provides a sense of control over labour pain and gives an alternative focus

• A pleasant tingling sensation on the skin where the pads are placed.

• We recommend you start using the maternity TENS machine at home at the onset of contractions. Early use of the TENS promotes the bodies production of endorphins and encephalins - the bodies natural pain killers.

• The Tens machine can be used as needed for as long as desired but a minimum 60 minute duration is recommended for childbirth.

• Yes, we recommend you tryout the TENS machine beforehand so that you are familiar with the operation. You may place the pads on your lower back as you would during labour or you may place them on the inside of your forearm to test. If you are earlier than 37 weeks then limit the test to a short period. The pads are self adhesive and re-usable. Re-apply the plastic film to the sticky side of the pads when finished and store in the plastic bag.

• Yes, our TENS is specifically designed for Labour. It has been professionally researched, tried and tested since the 1960's. However there are a few precautions. Do not use over broken or desensitised skin. Do not use before 37 weeks unless approved by your doctor. Do not use if you have a pacemaker. Seek advice from doctor if you have epilepsy.

• Yes, although NOT whilst in the water. Use during the first stage of labour which may take several hours. The midwife will not usually ask you to enter the water after you are 5cm dilated. You need to REMOVE the TENS machine BEFORE you enter the water.

Can I use the maternity Tens machine with other pain relief methods ?

• Yes, you may continue using  the TENS machine with other methods such as pethidine and gas and air.

• Yes, the TENS machine is very effective for reducing the pain of uterine contractions after birth. The TENS can also be used whilst breast feeding after birth, and can be used with leg, neck or back pain.

• It is not recommended as ordinary TENS machines will be less effective. A maternity TENS uses larger pads and has specially designed programmes with a boost button for changing between the programmes to allow an increase in pain relief during contractions, these do not exist on a standard tens unit.

• Order as soon as possible to secure your maternity TENS machine. It will be posted out to you 3 weeks prior to your baby’s due date, priority hire is sent same working day. You can order 6 months in advance of your baby’s due date

• We recommend you use the Priority Hire Service - Sent via Special Delivery.

• Yes. The midwives and doctors are usually very happy for women to use a maternity TENS. Check with your midwife or doctor if you are unsure. You may need to turn the TENS off temporarily whilst using electronic monitoring equipment.

• You automatically get an extra week free, any longer needed, email us as soon as possible and we can normally give you another extension for one week. Contact Us Page

• Yes, our maternity TENS can be used to treat back pain during and after pregnancy. (not before week 37)

Customer Testimonials

Here you will find some comments from women who have used a TENS Machine during Child-Birth.

• "I found TENS an absolute God-send and would use it again like a shot. It got me through most of my labour until transition without much else and I found it pleasant to use. I want one for period pain but they cost too much! :-( My friend used hers for post-Caesarean pain to great effect, and it's also good for coping with after-pains. Most of the women I've spoken to, who used it first time, say they would absolutely use it again." Feb 2008
• "I used a TENS machine during my labor. I borrowed it from a British friend who used it for all her labors. She benefited greatly from it. I found it very helpful up to a certain point. You hold a little device that you push if you want another "shot" of tensing. When I was at the last point of active labor it started annoying me, so I pulled it off. But until that point it really helped (this was my third baby so I had done two before without any TENS). It especially helps with posterior birth because it really relieves backache. You have to take it off if you want to take a bath or shower, however, and you have to make sure you stick the little pads on exactly the right places on the back." July 2008
• "I was using a TENS unit for back pain while I was pregnant and decided to try it during labor. I had an unmedicated labor that lasted about 29 hours. Most of it wasn't so bad. I went into labor Saturday afternoon, put on the TENS until Sunday morning and wore it until I got to transition. At one point I figured it wasn't helping because I was still feeling the contractions and they were pretty tough but when I turned it off I *KNEW* it had been helping! The contractions were much stronger feeling and hurt more in my back when I turned it off. I turned it back on and left it until the tingling started to annoy me. At that point I was very near pushing and I don't think it would have helped much then. The pushing contractions were much stronger and were in a totally different place that the labor contractions. Anyway, I loved mine and I plan to use it again!" September 2008
• "I used tens with my first child 3 years ago and found it effective for the first part of labour - its a strange sensation and a good distraction. it only works up to a point though, I will be using it again when my 2nd baby is due at the end of September 2008."
• 'Just to be able to press a button to relieve each contraction was great. Also the ability to adjust the intensity and know that it can go higher was a huge relief. I found the maternity TENS the most convenient pain relief because you can take it anywhere and don’t need to undress.' October 2008.
• “I started using the TENS machine as soon as the backache started. When the contractions got stronger, I turned up the intensity. It's hard to describe the feeling, almost like pins and needles in my back, but it certainly worked, as I didn't use any other pain relief”. October 08

Remember you can HIRE up to six months before your due date

Electrodes for TENS, EMS - Re-useable!

Our Skin Electrodes are suitable for all TENS, STIM, FES and EMG applications and available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

Our Skin Electrodes are designed to be reusable, comfortable, durable and long lasting

Look for a long lasting (25-30 Applications) sticky and pliable skin electrode !

Re-useable electrodes designed for comfort and durability, they provide the optimum adherence and conductivity to the skins surface. Pliable construction allows the electrode to mould and stick comfortably to the skins surface whilst evenly dispersing the current to the treated area. CE Approved.

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Re-useable electrodes designed for comfort and durability, they provide the optimum adherence and conductivity to the skins surface. Pliable construction allows the electrode to mould and stick comfortably to the skins surface whilst evenly dispersing the current to the treated area. CE Approved.

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Mama Tens Machine Replacement Electrode Pads
Replacement electrode pads for use with MamaTens devices
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1 x Pack of 4 electrodes with integral leads

1 x Pack: £10.00

3 x Packs: £28.00

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Please Note: These Electrodes only fit a Mama Tens Machine!!

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