Tens machine?

[lylabellablueyes]

Has anyone any experience using one of these.
Due my second baby and would like to stay at home as long as I can :/). Thanks

[Jules001]

I used one in hospital for the birth of my first child, this was however over 20 years ago. I found it to be a very odd sensation and did give me something other than the contractions to focus on, however I can't say that it helped me as my labour was not long enough (just over 3 hours). I would say give it a try if you have a unit available, and good luck with baby no. 2

[ruthandsam]

I used one for when I was in labour with my 2nd child, 4 years ago. Sat at home, playing on Playstation with the family whilst the Tens Machine was attached - I absolutely loved the sensation. It was so successful for me for removing pain that I very nearly ended up having my daughter at home because I wasn't particularly aware of how far into the labour I was. She was born within 30 mins - so for me it was extremely successful.

I hired one from Boots the Chemist for a very reasonable price. I hope this helps and all the very best to you.x

[lylabellablueyes]

Thanks very much guys xx

[Quassia]

lyla,
if you're pregnant, using a TENS machine is not advisable! http://www.patient.co...lth/TENS-Machines.htm

[karenmac60]

Quassia, my hospital's maternity unit loaned them out to women about to give birth! They've been used for a long time now as pain relief for labour pains - personally I didn't find it helped mind you, but they were recommended by the midwives.

[I.Don No]

just a thought.....

I was in the chemist last week and their own radio station was advertising the tens machine, but gave the proviso that it should not be used during pregnancy or childbirth.

[bednobs]

there are 2 types -the ones used for general pain relief and the maternity ones

[JonnyBoy12]

I would advise turning into a cat before giving birth. I have never seen a cat go into hospital before having kittens and have never seen one use a TENS machine.

Hope this answer helps.

[bednobs]

^^^^ i really really like that advice :)

[numnum]

i used one with my first. it did help in some way and even when i was getting whisked off to theater i was still clinging onto it.

i think it may have been more a distraction that stopping the paid but i would use one again