Another simple, easy-to-use TENS machine with the added benefit that you can pick it up at the same time as your prenatal vitamins, this option from Boots promises effective pain relief for early labour without any faff or confusion. I’ve found it invaluable and I recommend it as an essential birth tool to be included in your hospital bag. Yes, your Elle TENS machine can be used during all stages of labour, from early labour right through to birth.

As soon as contractions start, it’s time to pop your Elle TENS on so you can start to build endorphins. A simple, analogue TENS machine without some of the bells and whistles that pricier models include, this is a good basic introduction to TENS pain relief. Harnessing the cutting-edge Optimax technology, Elle TENS offers advanced pain management like no other.This mode will help to promote those all-important natural pain-killing chemicals known as ‘endorphins’ and ‘encephalins’.

The Labour TENS can be an effective technique for pain relief in over 80% of births with no side effects. Brilliant service, it came a couple of weeks before my due date, I was 10 days late but was allowed it until 3 weeks after my due date thankfully. That means you can quickly start up the machine and get right to work on those recurring trouble spots, without the need to mess with any settings. Once the contraction has passed and the Boost Button is released, the unit will trigger the ‘Between Contraction Timer’ which measures the time between contractions. Tristique sed odio nunc ut morbi sit urna, vitae, sed pellentesque massa, pellentesque lacinia sapien tempor enim netus euismod tincidunt varius malesuada ornare morbi lorem suspendisse non posuere penatibus tincidunt aliquam lorem.This gives you a gentle tingling or buzzing sensation, which may be stronger or weaker, depending on the setting level. We recommend approx 2-3 weeks prior to your due date, or if your due date is sooner, select a dispatch date asap. Designed to provide optimal pain relief and comfort during childbirth, Elle TENS has been recognized and celebrated by industry experts worldwide. TENS machines are most often used by people with chronic musculoskeletal pain – most often back and shoulder pain – or women in pregnancy.

So, it's a solid investment, especially if you are planning to have more than one child, or even just find yourself with aches and pains from time to time (you can use it for other pain conditions, too). There are 24 modes to choose from, so there’s a setting for every type of pain relief or rehabilitation goal, and you can apply up to eight pads (two per channel) at one time.Your Peace of Mind: We have a thorough cleaning process of the units and wires between every hire, using high alcohol disinfectant wipes to BS EN 1276.