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When To Hire & Purchase a TENS Machine For Labour

Posted by Jamelia Benjamin on 16th Sep 2015

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

Cooling tips for the summer

Posted by Jamelia Benjamin on 21st Apr 2015

Summer is approaching, the temperature is raising and you’re pregnant which means even more heat. What are the best ways to keep cool? We’ve thrown together a few tips on how just to do that without too much of a strain and in ways that you can still enjoy the sun.Wear light coloured clothing as dark coloured clothing absorbs heatTake quick showers often and or carry around with you a spray bottle filled with cool waterTry to keep your feet up to reduce swellingAny extreme tasks you may need to … read more

The Elle TENS Plus – Winner of the Mumii Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards 2014

Posted by Jamelia Benjamin on 1st Dec 2014

Mumii, the place to go for mums had recently run a consumer choice awards with many nominations in different categories including the Elle TENS Plus. Thousands of consumers casted their vote for what they thought was the stand out product of this year.After an impressive campaign, the Elle TENS Plus had won Gold in its category of Monitor – TENS Machines.Jo Studholme, Editor-in-Chief of Mumii mentions “We are thrilled with the responses from both brands and consumers this year. Our awards are ve … read more

Packing Your Hospital Bag

Posted by Jamelia Benjamin on 23rd Oct 2014

Leaving anything to the last minute is such a drag, especially when you've got another human being growing inside of you by the minute and is getting ready to pop out any second now.There’s so many things to research and read about whilst being pregnant but one thing a lot of mothers and partners forget about and leave to the last minute is the baby bag. The baby bag is your hospital bag, one of the most important items you’ll need when your little one has decided they've had enough and want to … read more

The Best Baby & Toddler Gear 2014 – Voting is now LIVE!

Posted by Jamelia Benjamin on 13th Oct 2014

Yes that's right! You can now VOTE for the Elle TENS Plus as your favourite product in the Consumer Choice Awards. The Elle TENS Plus is the first 3 in 1, maternity TENS with a built in contraction timer, hi spec standard TENS and pelvic floor stimulator.In addition, The BBTG awards will be running a prize draw where every vote registered will be entered into and one lucky voter will win an Amazon Fire HD 7 tablet!Voting closes 31st October so you've got until then to get those votes in! Click h … read more