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When going into labour, one of the key pieces of information needed at the hospital are contraction times.Why are they so important?More often than not, many first time mums tend to arrive at the hospital before their labour has been established, and are often asked to return home and to come back later. Established labour is basically when your cervix has been dilated to more than 3cm and regular contractions are opening the cervix. It's usually at this stage that pregnant women are offere … read more

It’s been a while since our website had been updated, with a fresh new look and new products to choose from. Now, we are happy to show you even more growth with a larger selection of maternity TENS machines that will give you the natural drug free birth you deserve.The Elle TENS has been on a fantastic journey, starting as the dual channel digital maternity TENS machine with opti-max technology, to the award winning obstetric unit. The Elle TENS then morphed its way into the Elle TENS Plus … read more

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

As a woman, you get to experience what is cherish-ably noticed as a miracle… giving birth. But before getting there, we all have to go through “that time of the month” situation which in many cases is a terror to deal with (especially if you’re on the receiving end). It’s not just PMS that’s an issue, but the dreaded period pains that is evitable every single month.Period pains are caused by the muscular wall of the womb contracting. During your period, these contractions work up a sweat and con … read more

On Friday 12th December, the nation will be wearing Christmas Jumpers to work, school and so on to raise money for the 'Save the Children' charity. All you have to do is wear a Christmas Jumper or anything Christmassy and donate!Everyone at Babycare TENS will be participating so we'll be donning our funky Christmas Jumpers on the 12th December in aid of the charity.If you'd like to donate, please Text TEAMBABYCARE to 70050 to donate £2 to the Save the Children charity now. 100% of the donations … read more