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Which are good TENS machine?

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Happychick35 · 21/12/2013 20:07

These are supposed to be very useful, any recommendations which ones are good? Any recommendations for places to hire them? Thank you

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PastaForRudolph · 21/12/2013 20:54

I have a MamaTens which I purchased as I thought that might be best in the long run.

Will be using it again with DC#2 in Feb. It was marvellous last time. It really helped with the pain.

PastaForRudolph · 21/12/2013 20:56

It was this one www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000QG79DO

They sell really well on eBay when you've finished having babies!

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Happychick35 · 21/12/2013 21:02

Thank you ! Did they help in labour?

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PastaForRudolph · 21/12/2013 21:42

Yes. It was the only thing that I found helpful. Put it on low when contractions started and managed 5 hours sleep.

Got through all of the rest of my labour by counting to midway through the contraction and pressing boost. When it got really bad and I couldn't count any more DH counted for me.

Was 7cm on arrival at hospital and in good shape thanks to tens. Was offered G&A but it interfered with me using my beloved tens so asked for that to be taken away and carried on with tens.

All my friends liked theirs too. I think I was particularly well suited to it but I read somewhere that 9 out of 10 women who use one first time use one again so they must be good for most people.

I really hope it helps me as much second time!

Just choose one with a neck cord and big boost button so you can get to it with minimal effort.

PastaForRudolph · 21/12/2013 21:43

Oh, put it on really early in labour as the sensation takes some getting used to.

rachyconks · 21/12/2013 21:47

I have the femmetens from www.babycaretens.com. You can hire or purchase from there. It's the one that was recommended to us at our antenatal classes. I used it right up until 9/10 cms - with no other form of pain relief. It was fantastic (though I'm aware that it's not for everyone). I think it worked more as a distraction than actual pain relief. I had a back to back labour though, so the majority of the pain was in my lower back anyway.

Will definitely be reusing this time!

birdybear · 21/12/2013 21:53

I have got a mama tens plus spare pads for sale if you want to pm me!

VJONES1985 · 21/12/2013 21:56

Wow, never heard of these but they look fantastic, will definitely get one nearer the time.

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Happychick35 · 22/12/2013 15:43

Thank you girls, that is very helpful ! Definitely something to investigate. Birdybear I will have a think if I buy or rent them.

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