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TENS machine is a popular and effective method of pain management used by women who have had a Caesarean Section.The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of the post-operative Caesarean abdominal pain and to help keep the mother alert, who is then able to attend to the newborn baby; avoiding the secondary effects of analgesic drugs over the mother-newborn relationship. Babycare TENS machines are specially designed for this purpose.The treatment could not be more simple – just place tw … read more

It was going to be our first birth. When we saw those two little lines appear on the pregnancy test we were thrilled as we had been trying for just under a year to conceive, yet it didn't start to feel real until we saw that little heartbeat on our first scan. Then with the first few kicks things got much more real but it wasn't until our birth classes that we really felt that the big day was close.In the classes they went through all the things one may experience in the hospital and all the p … read more

You and your partner are sitting at the table having dinner. All of a sudden she exclaims "What's that?", you answer "What?", she replies "That trickling of water down my leg?"Her waters have just broken and after 20 minutes her contractions begin. Both of you are excited, nervous and curious of how this labour/childbirth experience is going to pan out.You notice that your wife goes into organisation mode, getting out the yoga ball, CD player and calming CD, ensuring her water and sweets are a … read more

Your TENS machine is a fantastic pieces of equipment. However, incorrect application of electrodes can result in a less effective experience. Here are a few pointers of how to get the best results from your electrodes:APPLICATION OF ELECTRODESBefore applying or removing your electrodes ALWAYS ensure your unit is switched off.Clean the area where you wish to apply the electrodes with soap and water, rinse off and then dry well. You should have had the option of buying a pre-TENS application ge … read more

If you have already had a child and had the privilege of using a Babycare TENS machine then you need not read further. If this is your first time using a TENS then you won't know how it works and how the different options feel."Many studies have revealed that a sense of control is a major contributing factor to a woman's birth experience and her subsequent well-being." PubMed, 2003.It has been discovered that women who feel more in control in labour are calmer, less tense and therefore more com … read more