the TENS experience
Bronwyn’s Story
Saying the TENS was helpful is an understatement.
I clinged to that thing like crazy.
I never put it above a level 3, but I had it on for a good maybe 6-8 hours and into active labour.
Very, very helpful.
Thank you so much!!!
Bronwyn Russell
Kate’s Role: TENS Hire
Felicity’s Story
It was actually a little too good! I was at 10cm with it on half strength and the midwives had to take it off so I could feel my contractions enough to start pushing.
Felicity Murgatroyd
Kate’s Role: TENS Hire
Nicolette's Story
I would like to thank Kate for spending the time to discuss with me alternative pain relief options before I gave birth to my second child. During the birth of my first son I coped by accepting the traditional medical pain relief options, including Gas and Morphine. The gas mad me feel dry and less alert while the morphine made me shiver and itch when the effect had worn off. I was determined with my second child that I would not be relying on medications to assist me with the pain.
I hired from Kate a TENS machine, this was amazing and my number one coping device! I really could not have made it through the 12hrs of labour without it.
Kate has made a quality purchase with her equipment; since I have not seen or used a smaller TENS machine then the one I hired. The Obi TENS is small enough to fit in your pocked or hang around your neck. I was easily able to remove the electrode pads and go into the shower then replace the pads once I got out.
The TENS did not limit my movement one bit. The unit has varying levels, so in early labour I started very light and as the intensity of the contractions got harder I would increase the level of electrical pluses. As the contraction would peek I would use the convenient BOOST button for that extra punch of power to combat the pain. This little device was above all a great distraction to the contractions. The battery life on the device was great, with no need to change in the midst of labour.
I highly would recommend anyone aiming to manage labour pain effectively, drug free whilst maintaining mobility to try a TENS Machine.
Nicolette King
Kate's Role: TENS Hire & Education
Tamara’s Story
Thank you for letting me hire the TENS and thank you, we are both doing well. I found it very helpful, it was what I used pretty much throughout the whole way, besides when in the water. Contractions were 14 hours long and I was able to have an unmedicated birth. Thanks again!
First time mum, Tamara Barr
Kate's Role: TENS Hire
Ebony’s Story
I loved it! I used it for hours as my little one was in spine on spine position. It definitely helped with the back pain that came with the contractions. Will definitely get again for #2.
Ebony Bell
Kate's Role: TENS Hire
Ash’s Story
I gave birth at 40+9 and found the TENS machine extremely helpful, I used it right up until my final push. No other intervention, so I’m so glad I had it with me.
Ash
Kate’s Role: TENS Hire