Elle Labour TENS Unit for drug-free pain relief

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Elle Labour TENS in as new condition Purchased for the early stages of labour​,​ when women are commonly at home. I always knew I would get an epidural in hospital (I know I don’t deal well with pain!!) I ended up being induced​,​ so we were in the hospital for the full labour process​,​ so this was used for a very brief period before having the epidural Hire includes: • Elle Labour TENS unit • 4x brand new electrode pads (reusable​,​ can be reused up to 30 times) • 2x fully charged rechargeable AA batteries • 2x lead wires • Lanyard to keep the unit out of your way and within reach during labour • Instructions for use​,​ including illustrated placement guide • Guide to drug free pain relief As I am a super-prepper myself​,​ I have also included the following backups: • 4x spare electrode pads (please return if not used) • 2x brand new AA batteries as a backup (please return if not used) From the Elle TENS website: The original and award-winning labour TENS device. Elle TENS was the first maternity-dedicated TENS device in the world to feature Opti-Max technology which provides that extra burst of pain-relief power when mums-to-be need it most. TENS is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation or TENS for short. It is an effective method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current. Users attach Electrode pads to the affected part of the body and then switch on the TENS Machine. The TENS Machine passes small electrical impulses to the affected area of your body​,​ this is where the user feels a tingling sensation similar to pins and needles. These tingling sensations which are the electrical impulses reduce the pain signals going to the bodies spinal cord and brain​,​ which help to relieve pain and relax muscles. They also stimulate the production of endorphins​,​ which are the body's natural painkillers. It is recommended to collect the TENS machine 4 weeks before your due date​,​ so that you have it on hand should your baby arrive early! You can hire it for 4-8 weeks​,​ depending on what you think will be necessary (again​,​ as someone who likes to over-prepare​,​ I would go for the longest period so it doesn’t need my attention in the period immediately following birth)