TENS machine in labour - worth it?

[alliemarg]

Hi there - I'm 31 weeks and turning my thoughts to prep for labour. I wondered if anyone had any experiences to share in regards to TENS machines? Is it worth hiring one for early labour do you think?

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Super, thanks so much, definitely sounds like a worthwhile investment. Just in that phase of having so much to buy/rent I wanted to double check it was worth a punt before shelling out.

Cheers!