Obstetric TENS Machine (hire only)
What is obstetric TENS?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses a small battery-operated unit to provide a non-invasive, natural form of pain relief without medication during labour.
Mild electrical impulses are transmitted through the skin via surface electrodes to modify the body’s pain perception.
Electrodes are placed on your mid to lower back and top of your gluteal muscles, which are connected to the machine.
Why would using a TENS machine be beneficial?
✔️Obstetric TENS can be used whilst labouring at home and also when in hospital to help manage your pain.
✔️TENS provides you with a way to feel like you have some control when it comes to pain relief during labor.
✔️ Utilises the pain gate theory- the electrical signals from the TENS travel to the spinal cord where they temporarily block the transmission of pain sensations to the brain.
If insufficient pain relief is achieved with the Obstetric TENS unit, then you can complement this with small amounts of alternative analgesia or other methods of natural pain relief.
Hire Details
Obstetric TENS machine hire is $115, with $50 refunded upon return.
This cost includes 4 x large adhesive electrodes (these pads are then yours to keep).
Hire length:
Hire length is 6 weeks, the machine must then be returned to women’s & pelvic health physio riverland (postage costs are the responsibility of the purchaser). If you are unable to return within this timeframe or would like to keep it for longer please let us know at your earliest convenience.
When should I hire?
It is recommended you hire from 37 weeks gestation, to enable yourself to become familiar with the machine and also be prepared.
Delivery:
Pick up from Renmark or shipping is available. If you select pick up, we will be in contact with you to arrange pick up date/time.
Express shipping is also available, however will incur extra cost of $18 due to the weight of the package.
It is recommended you book your TENS hire in advance, they are super popular.
Private Health:
Depending on your Private health insurance cover you may be able to claim a portion or all of the TENS machine. Send your invoice to your provider following hire purchase.What is obstetric TENS?
Under what circumstances can I not use TENS?
If you are in water (bath or shower). DO NOT immerse the unit in water or any other liquid.
If you require an epidural (which is an a anaesthetic injected into your spine as a form of pain relief).
Patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so advised by their Doctor.
During pregnancy
Labour less than 37 weeks unless under the care of your medical provider
By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions and skin conditions.
With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical competence who cannot handle the device properly.
On anaesthetised or desensitised skin.
When driving a vehicle or operating potentially dangerous equipment.