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What Can a TENS Machine Be Used For?
TENS machines provide drug-free relief for labour, back and neck pain, period pain, endometriosis, arthritis, sports injuries and postnatal afterpains. Same device, different pad placement.
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Are TENS Machines Safe? Who Should Not Use One?
TENS is non-invasive, drug-free and widely considered safe, with no adverse events across 17 labour trials in a Cochrane review. A small group should seek medical advice first.
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Does Holding a Comb During Labour Help? How It Works
Holding a comb during labour is a simple, drug-free technique that combines acupressure on the palm with focus and distraction. Many parents find it helps them breathe through contractions, especially in early and active labour.
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How the Acu-Comb Uses Acupressure for Labour
Acupressure applies firm pressure to specific points to encourage comfort and relaxation. In labour, a comb pressed into the palm is a simple way to use this idea. Here is how acupressure works in labour and how to use it safely.
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Massage for Labour Pain: Techniques That Help
Massage and counter-pressure are among the most effective drug-free ways to ease labour pain. Learn the key techniques, including lower-back counter-pressure and the double hip squeeze, and how a massage ball makes them easier.
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How to Use a Massage Roller Ball in Labour and Pregnancy
Roll a massage ball firmly over the lower back and hips during contractions, and use lighter strokes to relax between them. It is also great for everyday pregnancy back and shoulder tension. Here is how to get the most from it.
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What Does a TENS Machine Feel Like?
A TENS machine feels like gentle tingling or buzzing on your skin, never painful, and you control the intensity completely. Here is what to expect, including what the Opti-Max boost feels like during labour.
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Can I Use a TENS Machine for a Home Birth?
Yes. TENS is ideal for home birth. Portable, drug-free, and designed for freedom of movement. Many mums use their Elle TENS from the first contraction right through to birth at home.
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Is a TENS Machine Safe for My Baby During Labour?
Yes. TENS electrodes sit on your lower back and do not reach your baby. A Cochrane review of 17 trials found no adverse events for mothers or babies.
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