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TENS machine - which one?

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 05:08

does anyone have any experience of using a TENS machine? i'm giving birth jan 20th and wanted to get one but wasn't sure if some makes were very good and others rubbish! thanks!

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MelissaM · 31/12/2007 10:28

I bought one of these and found it really helped.
Good luck.

KelaS · 31/12/2007 10:51

The midwife who ran my antenatal classes at the hospital recommended Mama Tens - google search should find them. I have rented one, but only 37 weeks so haven't tried it out yet

StealthPolarBear · 31/12/2007 11:01

rented a tens machine (Mama i think) from boots, very happy with it.

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 19:38

Not all TENS machines are the same. Don't get one without a boost button or you will have wasted your money. I got the right one from Bumpto3 and it was fab.

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 21:20

thanks ladies, i am thinking of getting one on ebay. it looks like some aren't just childbirth specific - you can use them for slimming afterwards!! is this right?

god its boring being in on nYE! my husband is watching boy films and i can't even drink through it!

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poppy34 · 31/12/2007 21:25

nab -would you use it again and think its worth it? have just started to think tentatively that i might actually need one

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 21:59

I aren't having any more children but having used 2 completely different TENs machines, and being trained in hiring them out for Boots, I feel qualified to say the bumpto3 one was the best.

tassisssss · 31/12/2007 22:01

I liked the mamatens one

I liked the boost function

I got it from mothercare the first time and tesco the second time.

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 22:03

nab, can they be used for slimming or back pain after?

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 22:03

nab, can they be used for slimming or back pain after?

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 22:03

slimming???????

poppy34 · 31/12/2007 22:06

thanks for tip nab... you truly are the queen of gadgets

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 22:09

yes, apparently tens can be used for slimming as they speed up metabolism?? hmmmm, maybe its wishful thinking....

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 22:10

I very much doubt it!!

Thank you poppy34!

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danielle1973 · 31/12/2007 22:13

ha!! i'll keep dreaming... thanks for the advice nab. happy new year xx

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 22:14

And you!

poppy34 · 31/12/2007 22:15

nab...dh has just asked if they sell tens at lakeland.....

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 31/12/2007 22:19

Tell him to stop being so bloody cheeky and make you a cup of tea!

poppy34 · 31/12/2007 23:00

he is watching westlife and making simon cowell type comments

MelissaM · 01/01/2008 10:55

make sure you get one that is specifically for childbirth as the others don't have the boost (or so I understand it). You can use them for various things afterwards, including muscle toning I think, but I'm not sure about slimming!

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 01/01/2008 19:06

Quite right. I got my first one from Mothercare that said it was suitable for labour and it so wasn't.

SazzaK · 05/01/2008 16:11

I had a Boots one, it had a boost but by the time I'd had help to get the pads on it was on boost the whole time. It definitely, definitely helped. Not sure about it vis-a-vis other brands but it was easy to get and return being from Boots.

kindersurprise · 05/01/2008 21:06

Hi ladies,
I live in Germany and get advance advertising from a company called Tchibo, they do mail order in UK too.

Just happened to notice that they have TENS machine on offer next week, no idea if it is any use for childbirth, but it might be worth a look. Tchibo Tens

They are advertising it as pain relief for OAPs. They also have a waterproof mattress cover, for anyone worried about their waters breaking

Gemzooks · 05/01/2008 23:36

I used the boots one on loan from a cousin, I would say don't economise, definitely get the proper childbirth one, and make sure you have extra batteries with you in the hospital.. It is a fab device and really helped me, it makes the first bit of labour bearable. It's really good!