TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical nerve stimulation.
Transcutaneously means “through the skin”. To put it simply: a small TENS device stimulates the nerves through the skin.
The uterus triggers a pain impulse that travels via the spinal nerve pathways to the brain as soon as a painful contraction starts. Only when the brain processes this impulse do you feel pain.
TENS provide a drug-free kind of pain relief.
A TENS machine sends small, safe pulses of electrical current via leads to electrode pads which are held your skin and held in place by a firm gel. The pulses pass through your skin and into your muscles and tissues. This gives you a gentle tingling or buzzing sensation.
These tingling sensations which are the electrical impulses reduce the pain signals going to the bodies spinal cord and brain, which help to relieve pain and relax muscles.
They also stimulate the production of Endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.
Dealing with pain plays an important role. You have two ways to deal with the pain
Pain suppression
Most women only try to cope with the birth pain without help. However, when pain increases during birth, medication is often used to achieve quick and effective pain relief. However, these can also pass to the baby via the bloodstream within seconds.
In addition, with each intervention in the course of birth, the likelihood of further intervention increases. An intervention cascade is started.
pain management
You allow the pain of labor, but work from the start to reduce it to a tolerable level. A birth TENS device helps you with this. The natural birth process is preserved. The TENS device works over the skin and is therefore safe for mother and baby.
You may still need medication despite TENS. This is not a problem because you can combine TENS and medication at any time. Still, it is beneficial to reduce and delay taking medication with TENS.
If intervention is only carried out later in the course of birth, the probability of going through the intervention cascade is also reduced.
Birth TENS Benefits
- Drug-free
- Non-invasive
- Non-restrictive
- No side effects
- Easy to operate
- Fully regulated by user
- No loss of control
- For back pain at the end of pregnancy.
- For after-effects or for neck pain after breastfeeding.
Elle-TENS in India
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- Elle TENS Unit
- 2 lead wires
- 4 large self adhesive electrode pads
- 2 x AA batteries (brand new & sealed)
- Instruction booklet & usage guide
- Device neck band & safety pouch
- Free standard delivery
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- Frequently asked Questions
According to one study, most women who used an obstetric TENS unit for the first time thought it was useful and would use it again. You are supported during a natural birth by a birth TENS device. It can help you reduce medication and maintain control if you use it early in the labour process. Every sixth pregnant woman in England uses TENS during childbirth, and it is well-established in other nations. Some leading German hospitals are already utilising birth TENS.
TENS works best and provides the most effective pain relief if used from the start of your labour. This allows your body to manufacture endorphins. The TENS is the most beneficial for labour back pain. attach the electrodes on your lower back where you feel the agony of contractions.
Yes, once you have reached 37 weeks of pregnancy, It is a good idea to try your machine so that you know how it works before labour begins. We suggest trying it on your forearm to feel the different pulse sensation.
TENS can be used safely without harming the baby if used correctly. TENS should not be used on parts of the body that may cause labour contractions. These areas include the thumb’s web space, all around the lower half of the the leg and ankle, and the top of the shoulders.
yes, TENS can be used in conjunction with gas and air or pethidine if required.
Yes, but not in water itself. TENS should be used from start of your labour to build up your endorphin level. Mums-to-be usually enter the water at 4-5 cm dilated . TENS is an ideal pain-relief solution up until this point.
No, Babycare TENS are specifically designed for childbirth. They use larger pads than conventional TENS and have added feature of a boost button which is used to give the extra surge if power required for contractions.
Yes, It can be used for shoulder pain, back ache and many other treatments.