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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

We and other TENS machine providers state that one shouldn't use a TENS machine with a pacemaker. This is a precaution just in case the TENS machine stimulation affects the functioning of the pacemaker and provokes an irregular heart action.Medical literature does not show this having been tested (or experienced before). There is nothing in the literature to confirm this might be a problem, but we nevertheless suggest if you have a pacemaker and want to use TENS machine, that you contact your c … read more