TENS machines
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Topic: TENS machines
Posted By: LadyLizard
Subject: TENS machines
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 4:17pm
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Anybody use them for labour? Are they worthwhile?
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Posted By: angel4
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 4:32pm
| 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 |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 5:37pm
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I'm really keen to try one too. Anyone know where to hire one from? I'm in west auckland. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 5:54pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: angel4
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 6:39pm
| just thought i should say that i will try using one again this time. So it wasnt bad or anything. And am keen to use it again in case it helps this time lol |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 10:34am
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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)
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 10:38am
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I also wasn't sure whether or not to try a TENS machine, a friend of mine used one but her labour progressed quite quickly so she wasn't sure if it really worked well or not.
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 4:08pm
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You should also be able to hire a TENS from a physio - my step-dad was given one to borrow for rehab -------------  
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Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 4:34pm
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Physio TENS can be different to maternal ones, please don't just put any old thing on. We have the PT ones at work and they are not for use with labour. You'll also need to be taught the correct placement of the electrodes for labour. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: gossamer
Date Posted: 26 September 2009 at 8:13pm
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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! ------------- T (6) A (2) Our angel baby Sep 2011 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 26 September 2009 at 8:31pm
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I tried it too but found it didn't help. My cousin used it and loved it. It's one of those things that you don't know until you try it so I don't regret hiring it.
I hired it for $50 from a local pharmacy and had to pay a $50 bond which I got back when I dropped it off. Your local parent centre or midwife should know where they are hired from,. Tip - when you find one, put your name down early to hire it. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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