Quick answer: Genuine maternity electrodes are designed to work with your TENS machine and to be kind to your skin. The Elle TENS electrodes are latex-free, hypoallergenic and biocompatibility tested, sized at 40 x 100mm for labour placement, and included on the ARTG (225921) as part of the Elle TENS system. Choosing genuine gives you reliable comfort and performance, and keeps your warranty and cover intact.
A TENS machine is an empowering, drug-free way to manage labour pain, and the electrodes are a big part of why it works so well. These are the pads that carry the gentle pulses to your skin, so their size, material and quality shape how comfortable and effective your TENS feels. Here is what genuine maternity electrodes give you, and how to make sure you have the real thing.
What electrodes do
Electrodes are the self-adhesive pads that deliver tiny electrical pulses from the TENS machine through your skin. Those pulses help block pain signals and encourage your body to release endorphins, its natural painkillers. For labour they sit on your lower back over the nerves that carry contraction pain, so good contact and the right size really matter.
What genuine Elle TENS electrodes give you
Every Elle TENS hire kit includes genuine Babycare maternity electrodes, made specifically for labour. They are:
- Latex-free and hypoallergenic, chosen to suit skin that can be more sensitive in late pregnancy.
- Biocompatibility tested and SGS certified, so the material against your skin has been independently assessed.
- Sized for labour at 40 x 100mm, to cover the right area of the lower back where smaller pads fall short.
- Made for sustained use, designed to keep performing across a long labour.
- Part of an ARTG-listed system (225921), tested and authorised for use with Elle TENS.
- Reliable in adhesion and current, so the sensation stays even and comfortable.
Because a machine and its electrodes are built to work together, using the genuine pads gives you the comfort and performance the system was designed for, and keeps your device warranty and Elle TENS cover in place. For more on compatibility, see can you use any electrodes with your Elle TENS machine.
How to spot genuine electrodes
If you want to be sure you have authentic maternity electrodes, look for:
- Branded packaging from Babycare or Elle TENS, sealed and professional.
- A barcode and product label on the pack.
- Purchase directly from Elle TENS or a verified Trusted Partner.
If you are hiring through a midwife, doula or birth professional, you can confirm they use genuine Elle TENS electrodes and accessories through our Safety Check and Trusted Partner program. If you are ever unsure, just contact us and we will happily confirm.
How to order genuine replacements
Whether you are hiring or own your machine, you can buy authentic maternity TENS electrodes directly from Elle TENS. If you are buying a machine, an extra set is handy to keep on standby. To learn more, read what are maternity TENS electrodes, and to get the longest life from them, see how to care for, clean and replace your TENS electrodes.
Frequently asked questions
Why use genuine maternity electrodes?
They are the right size for labour, use a tested hypoallergenic adhesive suited to pregnancy skin, and are made to work with your Elle TENS for reliable comfort and performance.
Are Elle TENS electrodes hypoallergenic?
Yes. They are latex-free, hypoallergenic and biocompatibility tested. If you have a known adhesive allergy, mention it to your midwife.
How do I know my electrodes are genuine?
Look for sealed Babycare or Elle TENS branded packaging with a barcode and label, and buy directly from Elle TENS or a verified Trusted Partner.
Where do I buy genuine replacement electrodes?
Directly from Elle TENS, which ensures the correct size, fresh adhesion and tested material every time.
Does using genuine electrodes affect my warranty?
Using the genuine maternity electrodes keeps your device warranty and Elle TENS cover intact, as the system stays as it was designed and tested.
Sources
Body Clock Health Care, maternity electrode specifications and manufacturing. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law. Johnson MI, Pain Management 2025, on TENS electrode skin tolerance.
This article is general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your midwife or doctor about pain relief options for your labour.
Order genuine maternity electrodes
Latex-free, hypoallergenic and sized for labour. The genuine pads designed for your Elle TENS.
