TENS machines

i used one during the early stages of labour - it annoyed me more than anything so i took it off. But i know people who have only used that through their whole labour. I was lucky in that my midwife had one i borrowed so it wasnt a big deal that i didnt end up using it. I say anything is worth a try, you might find it great. For me it just annoyed me though

Some pharmacies hire them. Your midwife should be able to tell you which ones or have a look online.

I wanted to use one but they were all booked up by the time i inquired. So you may need to book early.

I have also heard good things about them and will definitely look into it again this time around.

I hired one from a pharmacy, and used it through the first part of labour. Personally, I can't remember it making a difference, but DH reckons I was in less pain when I used it. I was in the pool for the next part of labour, so had to take it off. I think I will use it again because it definitely didn't do any harm! (I used only the TENS and a bit of gas during labour)

In west auckland, the 4 seasons pharmacy in Te Atatu hire them out.

You should also be able to hire a TENS from a physio  - my step-dad was given one to borrow for rehab

I found it annoying as well and took it off. I wouldnt pay to hire one maybe try it out if theres one available to use if you want to see what its like but it was the most irritating feeling ever for me!