TENS Hire

A TENS machine is a portable, battery operated device used to manage the intensity of surges during labour. The gentle impulses create a tingling sensation on the skin which reduces the perception of pain by distracting the brain with non painful stimuli and stimulates endorphin release. The Obstetric Elle TENS machines have been purposely designed for labour use, endorsed by midwives, doulas, obstetricians and, most importantly, women!

TENS Hire starting from

$69.00

Why Elle TENS 2?

Elle TENS 2 features a backlit screen, surge timer, and BOOST mode that is perfect for labour pain management. At Mother Moon we chose the Elle TENS 2 specifically for our focus on birth. The pelvic floor mode added to the Elle TENS Plus is unnecessary for Labour Hire as it cannot be used prior to 12 weeks postpartum.

Join thousands of women who have experienced the benefits of Labour TENS during their birthing experience.

Returns

If your TENS has not been dispatched please contact us ASAP and we will organise your refund. Unfortunately refunds are not applicable if you do not leave enough time for your hire, do not use your machine for labour, if you have a caesarean birth, or do not feel the TENS benefitted you.

What are the Benefits?

Benefits of TENS in labour include:

Effective pain relief due to distracting the brain with non painful stimuli, and promoting endorphin release.
Safe for mum and baby.
Able to mobilise freely.
Can be used in early labour and at home.
Is portable and easy to use.
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I need to extend my hire.

If you need more time with your TENS simply contact us at info@mothermoonhypnobirthing.com

The cost to extend is $15 per week and is based on availability.

How does TENS Hire work?

Our TENS hire works in 3 simple steps.

1) Book Online by selecting your hire period and preferred start date via our online store.

2) You receive everything you need to use your TENS machine. Familiarise yourself with the settings then pop it in your birth kit ready for labour.

3) At the end of your hire period pop the machine back into the zip close bag supplied, inside its bubble wrap in the drawstring bag, with the leads, any unused electrodes, lanyard and product instructions, and post it back in the prepaid satchel supplied.

I need it ASAP

We get it. Sometimes the To Do List leading up to birth is a bit much. If you need your machine ASAP please select Express Post at checkout and leave us a note. We will endeavour to get your machine to Aus Post same day. Estimated delivery is usually 1-2 business days.

About the Elle TENS

What is a TENS machine?

A TENS machine sends small, safe pulses of electrical current that pass through your skin and into your muscles and tissues, which distracts your brain from focusing on painful stimuli with buzzing or tingling sensations. The intensity of the pulses can be increased or decreased in relation to the discomfort being experienced - which is where the Elle TENS becomes particularly helpful in labour. The BOOST function allows you to set a low intensity background pulse for between surges, and a higher intensity pulse for during surges.

How does a TENS machine reduce pain?

The TENS machine reduces pain perception by:

Reducing pain signals reaching the brain
Encouraging the release of Endorphins, your body’s own natural pain relievers that can be 20-40x more powerful than pharmacological pain relief
It helps you feel in control of your labour sensations
It offers a distraction from surges

What does TENS feel like?

Many women describe the feeling of TENS as a tingling, or buzzing sensation on the lower back where the electrodes are applied.

When used correctly the TENS should never been painful, although the device is very powerful and can be uncomfortable if set to a high setting too early. Slowly increasing the intensity of the pulses as your brain readjusts to the sensation often provides the best relief.

When can I use a TENS machine?

You can use TENS from the very beginning of your labour. You could start using it when you’re getting regular surges or backache. TENS is most likely to be effective when applied in early labour, and used throughout. Some women find they prefer to remove the TENS machine in the later stages, and others enjoy the benefits right up until birth.

How do I use a TENS machine while in labour?

A step by step guide to using a TENS machine during labour:

Check the machine is turned off before placing the pads on your back. It’s best to have another person such as your birth partner place the pads on your back for you.
Place two of the electrode pads on either side of your spine, with the tops of the pads at about bra-strap level.
Place the other two lower down, with the lower edge sitting just below your underwear line.
Switch the machine on, starting with the controls at the lowest setting.
Turn them up gradually as your surges intensify, or when back discomfort increases.
Press the BOOST button during surges. The BOOST function results in more intense, wave-like tingling or buzzing sensations.
Turn off the BOOST button again when the surge has ended.
Mobilising in labour helps you to feel in control and will make the relief from the TENS more effective.
Some women find it takes about an hour to begin feeling the benefits of the TENS. Starting early in labour will allow the Endorphins to build up before surges become more intense. But if you have applied the TENS later, be patient if you don't notice relief immediately.
If the pads start to lose their stickiness, turn OFF the machine, then rub a few drops of water into the gel side of the pads before putting them back on. The more firmly the pads are stuck on, the better they’ll work.
If you don’t think the pads are helping you after a while, take them off. You are in control of your labour and what is working for you. All other forms of pain relief, both allopathic and pharmacological, are still open to you.

When shouldn’t I use a TENS Machine?

Never use a TENS machine under the following circumstances, without talking to a midwife or obstetrician first:

Prior to 36 weeks gestation
When you’re in a shower, bath, or birth pool. Water and electricity do not mix.
If you have broken skin or a healing scar where the pads need to be placed.
If you have a cardiac pacemaker or a heart rhythm problem.
If you have pain that you don’t think is labour pain. See your doctor or midwife if this is the case.
On another part of your body than your lower back as pictures in the instruction manual.

What are the advantages of a TENS machine?

You can mobilise freely.
You can use it for as long as you want to and take it off if you want or need to.
There are no lasting side-effects.
It's safe for you and your baby.
You don't need an anaesthetist, doctor or midwife to help you use it.
It can be used for a home birth, or while labouring at home.
It's portable and non-invasive.
You are in control.
It's easy to use.

What are the disadvantages of a TENS machine?

You may need help to apply the pads properly.
You may find it only gives you adequate relief in the early stages of labour.
TENS cannot be used in water, so must be removed if you wish to use the shower, bath or birth pool.
If you want your birth partner to massage your back, they will have to work around the pads.
You will not be able to use a heat pack on your back as it will erode the stickiness of the pads, you can use a heat pack on your lower abdomen instead.