Tens Machine

Jolinar · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:53 AM

Hi folks,

Anyone know what the difference is between say a Tens bought at Lloyds chemist and those you can hire for use in labour?

We've actually got a tens machine from when Hubby slipped a disc in his back. It's got two sticky pads rather than the four that come with the ones used for labour.

Can I use the one we have, will it be adequate? Are the maternity ones a scam just to sell more Tens machines? lol

Thanks in advance

baybee123 · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:13 AM

i also wanted to ask this question so im goona sit here and wait for a reply with you

x

Mervs Mum · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:15 AM

One is safe in pregnancy and the other isnt!

Seriously though I think it's the frequency. I used on in my last labour and it got me through the first 6 hours. I've got another (I sold that one

) for this labour. I think they're good

Mynx · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:22 AM

I bought a maternity one rather than a regular one as it has the 4 pads which are quite large too. It also has the boost button which I *think* boosts the impulses as and when you need them to help with the pain. Mine was just under £45 with delivery from Amazon and it's called Mama Tens. My OH will use it on himself after the labour as it doesnt say it's ONLY for labour and birth whereas the regular tens machines dont recommend being used during labour and birth.

Brouwer · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Lloyds pharamacy do sell a labour TENS machine which has the 4 pads rather than 2. It is very reasonably priced too at £29.99. Think I might buy one of these.

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp...ix=ELECTRICALS

Mervs Mum · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:32 AM

I bought both mine second hand and paid £20 and £25 for them

Mynx · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brouwer

Lloyds pharamacy do sell a labour TENS machine which has the 4 pads rather than 2. It is very reasonably priced too at £29.99. Think I might buy one of these.

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp...ix=ELECTRICALS

That's a bargain! Pity they didnt have this offer on when I was buying mine!

Jolinar · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Ahhh thanks Ladies I did wonder, I think I'll get that one from Lloyds

mrsmo7 · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:52 AM

The labour tens have boost button so when your pain get worse while you are having a contration you press boost and the pulse gets stronger to help ease the pain.

I used one and found it good.
x

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Jolinar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,576	Tens Machine Hi folks, Anyone know what the difference is between say a Tens bought at Lloyds chemist and those you can hire for use in labour? We've actually got a tens machine from when Hubby slipped a disc in his back. It's got two sticky pads rather than the four that come with the ones used for labour. Can I use the one we have, will it be adequate? Are the maternity ones a scam just to sell more Tens machines? lol Thanks in advance

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	One is safe in pregnancy and the other isnt! Seriously though I think it's the frequency. I used on in my last labour and it got me through the first 6 hours. I've got another (I sold that one ) for this labour. I think they're good
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Mynx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW London, UK Posts: 8,297	I bought a maternity one rather than a regular one as it has the 4 pads which are quite large too. It also has the boost button which I think boosts the impulses as and when you need them to help with the pain. Mine was just under £45 with delivery from Amazon and it's called Mama Tens. My OH will use it on himself after the labour as it doesnt say it's ONLY for labour and birth whereas the regular tens machines dont recommend being used during labour and birth.

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Brouwer Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oxford Posts: 278	Lloyds pharamacy do sell a labour TENS machine which has the 4 pads rather than 2. It is very reasonably priced too at £29.99. Think I might buy one of these. http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp...ix=ELECTRICALS

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I bought both mine second hand and paid £20 and £25 for them
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Jolinar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,576	Ahhh thanks Ladies I did wonder, I think I'll get that one from Lloyds

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mrsmo7 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: staffordshire uk Posts: 123	The labour tens have boost button so when your pain get worse while you are having a contration you press boost and the pulse gets stronger to help ease the pain. I used one and found it good. x

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