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Mumsnet Discussions: Childbirth : is it time to put the TENS machine on?? (7 messages)

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By moominsmummy on Wed 07-May-08 14:07:40

following a sweep yesterday am now getting contractions which are really beginnning to hurt! shock

- can't walk with them now - but the pain is mostly in the front and down low so will TENS help with this as obviously the machine goes on my back?

(no idea if contractions are regular - no chance to time then as looking after DS hmm

)

By meemar on Wed 07-May-08 14:10:26

I would put it on - the TENS is designed to help with all contraction pain , not just back pain.

Good luck smile

By Vegeeta on Wed 07-May-08 14:12:33

Yep, slap the machine on if you're feeling any discomfort.

My wife now swears by them after having our first baby back in Feb. The pain killing aspect is amazing she said.

The pads still need to go on your back, 2 about 2 inches from your spine in from your shoulder blades and two, the same distance from your spine near your kidneys.

Best of luck, I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

By PrettyCandles on Wed 07-May-08 14:15:45

Yes, it does help. Get it on as soon as you can, because the effect takes a while to build up.

Good luck! smile

By moominsmummy on Wed 07-May-08 14:17:08

thanks

and

owwwwwwww!!!!!!

By Vegeeta on Thu 08-May-08 11:48:03

Hey Moomi, how are things progressing?

By moominsmummy on Fri 09-May-08 19:47:32

baby james born wednesday night at 9.32pm - thanks for advice to put TENS machine on - it did help and just as well as only got to hospital for last 30 mins of labour so no entenox available til then!

piccy of the lovely boy on my profile

he was 8lb13oz

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