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So you've decided that you've opted in for a drug free labour but you’re confused about the best time to purchase or hire an obstetric TENS. This couldn't be any easier at Babycare TENS.Purchasing an obstetric TENS machine can be done at any point during your pregnancy; however they cannot be used for general pain relief until you’re at week 37 of your pregnancy aka “full term”. Why is this? Because if used before week 37, it could potentially induce your labour and this wouldn't be safe for the … read more

Currently baking a bun in the oven, first time being a mum or dad? Planning on having another little tot running around? Or do you just need a great day out? Well fear not!Heart Radio will be hosting their first ever baby show at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Saturday 21st June (tomorrow!). The Heart Mother & Baby show will feature everything you can think of under the sun for new and expecting parents plus a wide range of entertainment for the kids and a staggering line up of attendees.To find out … read more

One in three women suffers from some sort of incontinence during their lives, occurring at any time but most commonly after childbirth. Although it’s not life threatening, the severity of incontinence can vary, causing depression, soreness and isolation.There are three types of common incontinence. Stress, urge and mixed. Stress incontinence occurs when sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting and exercise which causes a small amount of urine to leak. Urge incontinence occurs with a sudden, strong … read more

Can any TENS machine be used?- No. Babycare TENS machines are specifically designed for childbirth. Specific features include larger pads than the other TENS machines and a boost button. This boost button gives that extra surge of power required for contractions. The Elle TENS + has a contraction timer that helps you to calculate the times between your contractions.How safe are Babycare TENS machines?- They are very safe. As a drug free pain relief unit, Babycare TENS machines are specifically … read more

Having issues with your TENS machine? Then fear not, we’re here to help. Most of the time it’s usually the smallest thing like, putting the batteries in correctly or even turning up the intensity. So here are a few tips on what to do if you’re having problems…Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly into the machine as directed by the instructions.Change the batteries. They could be either not working at all or only have a little juice left in them resulting in the output of the TENS machi … read more