TENS Unit Rental
(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Sacred Lane Birth Services currently offers the Elle TENS2 unit, designed specifically for labor with built in contraction timer, available to rent. TENS units are included in your package as a birth client but available to rent for non-clients, and can be rented nationwide!
TENS machines release a low frequency electric current through the skin and help your body naturally block its ability to perceive pain. They can help with a wide range of aches in pains throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. TENS is a portable, drug free, noninvasive, labor pain relief option and have been widely used throughout the UK and Canada for childbirth since the 1970's, and is finally making its way into the U.S. (as many as 1-5women in the UK have used TENS in labor).
TENS is a safe and effective means of combating pain during the process of childbirth. It works by sending comfortable, gentle pulses to the nerves through four electrode pads placed on the skin. It utilizes the Gate Theory of Pain Control by gently stimulating your sensory nerves to suppress or block the pain signal to the brain. When these pain signals are blocked, it becomes more difficult for the brain to register the sensation of pain (or it opts for the more pleasant pulsing sensation).
Endorphins (often referred to as the body’s natural opiates) are produced naturally by the body to manage pain. High endorphin levels can make you feel alert, attentive, and even euphoric after birth, as you begin to get to know and care for your baby. In this early, postpartum period, endorphins and the hormone oxytocin are believed to play a role in strengthening the mother-infant relationship. TENS can promote the release of endorphins through a comfortable tapping sensation that results in pain relief even after the unit is turned off.
The Elle TENS has two main settings: burst and boost. During a space between labor contractions, the machine should be left on “burst”. When a contraction begins, simply press the boost button on the side of the unit for a surge of extra power for pain relief. After the contraction ends, simply press the same button again to return back to the “burst” setting.
Babycare TENS make only the highest quality products known for their excellent design and ease of use. Babycare has an active medical device license with Health Canada for the Elle TENS, and has been shown to be effective for labor and afterward. The Elle TENS can help you to remain in control, stay alert, and considerably reduce drug intake. Most importantly, there are no known side effects for you or your baby.
TENS machines release a low frequency electric current through the skin and help your body naturally block its ability to perceive pain. They can help with a wide range of aches in pains throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. TENS is a portable, drug free, noninvasive, labor pain relief option and have been widely used throughout the UK and Canada for childbirth since the 1970's, and is finally making its way into the U.S. (as many as 1-5women in the UK have used TENS in labor).
TENS is a safe and effective means of combating pain during the process of childbirth. It works by sending comfortable, gentle pulses to the nerves through four electrode pads placed on the skin. It utilizes the Gate Theory of Pain Control by gently stimulating your sensory nerves to suppress or block the pain signal to the brain. When these pain signals are blocked, it becomes more difficult for the brain to register the sensation of pain (or it opts for the more pleasant pulsing sensation).
Endorphins (often referred to as the body’s natural opiates) are produced naturally by the body to manage pain. High endorphin levels can make you feel alert, attentive, and even euphoric after birth, as you begin to get to know and care for your baby. In this early, postpartum period, endorphins and the hormone oxytocin are believed to play a role in strengthening the mother-infant relationship. TENS can promote the release of endorphins through a comfortable tapping sensation that results in pain relief even after the unit is turned off.
The Elle TENS has two main settings: burst and boost. During a space between labor contractions, the machine should be left on “burst”. When a contraction begins, simply press the boost button on the side of the unit for a surge of extra power for pain relief. After the contraction ends, simply press the same button again to return back to the “burst” setting.
Babycare TENS make only the highest quality products known for their excellent design and ease of use. Babycare has an active medical device license with Health Canada for the Elle TENS, and has been shown to be effective for labor and afterward. The Elle TENS can help you to remain in control, stay alert, and considerably reduce drug intake. Most importantly, there are no known side effects for you or your baby.
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When should I use the TENS unit?
The TENS in not recommended for use prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy without oversight by a medical professional as they are placed over sensitive pressure points and could stimulate labor. You can begin using your TENS unit at home as soon as contraction discomfort starts and on through the birth. However the unit is not waterproof and can not be worn while showering or in a birth pool/tub. If planning a water birth TENS can be a great comfort measure for early/active labor up until you decide to enter the birth pool. The unit can also be used in postpartum to relieve afterbirth aches and discomfort. There are no know side effects associated with TENS unit use, however it should not be used if you have open lesions, have a pacemaker, or have a seizure disorder. Can TENS be used with fetal monitoring, epidural, routine care? The Elle TENS2 can be worn with external fetal monitors in place, and can be particularly useful in situations where mobility is limited or the baby is in a posterior or asynclitism position. While it can not be worn once a epidural or spinal anesthesia is in place, it can be wonderful for helping you to relax and manage pain in the earlier stages of labor, before being admitted to the hospital, and in the hospital while you are waiting for the anesthesiologist. As always it is recommended that you check the policy's of your individual medical provider in advance. |
FAQHow does the shipping/return shipping work?
The unit will ship out priority mail no later then the first day of your rental. (I will ship 2 days prior to your rental date unless the units have been rented up until the beginning date of your rental). There will be a prepaid shipping label included in the box, and you may re-use the same box to return the unit. Please mail out the unit no later then the last day of your rental period. There is a $10 per week fee for late returns, starting on the first day of each week past due. There is no discount for early returns. Can I use a TENS unit in the hospital? Yes! Most hospitals are supportive of using this comfort measure. However it is your responsibility to confirm this with the hospital you plan to birth with. Can I use a TENS if I'm planning a waterbirth? Yes, if planning a water birth TENS can be a great comfort measure from the beginning of early/active labor up until you decide to enter the birth pool. *TENS units are not waterproof and cannot be used in the shower or during the time you are in the birth pool* The electrode pads are reusable, and can be placed back on to dry skin if you decide to exit the tub again during labor. The unit can also be used in postpartum to relieve afterbirth aches and discomfort. Optionally you can purchase additional electrodes pads in case they lose adhesiveness during birth or for further use postpartum. |