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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

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

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

The Harrogate Nursery Fair is vastly approaching. Between the 23rd of March and the 25th March, Babycare TENS will be attending the UK’s premier nursery trade event. It’s a retailer’s dream as nearly every manufacturer and supplier of baby goods in the UK will be there. From pregnancy, to baby accessories, to baby car seats, nursery furniture and pre-school toys. Everything that you can think of from birth to four years will be available.For more information about the show, please visit: http:// … read more

I just spoke to a lovely man whose wife was in labour because they thought that their obstetric TENS unit was not working because they could not feel any output. It turned out that they were testing it while leaving the electrode pads on their plastic backing. Don't make the same mistake - take the pads off the plastic before putting them on your body or you won't get your pain relief - OUCH!