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Mama Tens is unlike the common Tens machine as it has been specially designed for use during labour.  The stimulation programs have been pre-set so that you don’t have to fiddle around with the controls.  Mama tens will help you prepare for the birth of your baby, taking you right through labour from the first contractions to delivery!!

What is included in a Mama Tens Unit?

•       Carry Pouch
•       2 leads
•       4 large self-adhesive electrodes
•       2 9V batteries (1 spare)
•       Simple to use instructions
•       Neck Cord
•       Belt Clip
•       Pictorial Guide

Why hire a Mama TENS ?

• Drug free pain control without drowsiness
• No harm to mum or baby 
• Instant long lasting natural pain relief
• Easy to use with 3 preset programmes
• Fully controllable with integral boost button
• Used at home when contractions start
• Can be used with other methods /drugs
• Safe and easy to use at home or in hospital
• Reports from women suggest up to 90% effective for reducing labour pain
• Non invasive giving freedom to move and walk about

How does TENS work ?

• Releases natural pain killers (endorphins and encephalins)
• Blocks out pain messages to the brain.
• Provides a sense of control over labour pain and gives an alternative focus When do I start using the Mama TENS ?

Precautions and Contra-indications

• Mama TENS contains electrical components and MUST NOT be used in water. Remove the Mama TENS machine before entering a bath or shower.
• SHOULD NOT be used by persons with a cardiac pacemaker.
• Persons with heart disease or epilepsy should seek approval from their doctor before use.
• Electrode pads SHOULD NOT be applied internally or used on broken or cracked skin.
• Electrode pads SHOULD NOT be placed on areas of the skin where normal sensation is absent.
• Electrode pads SHOULD NOT be placed over the heart or chest, on the neck or head.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Electrical foetal monitoring may be affected by Mama TENS machine use. Please turn off Mama TENS if requested by your midwife or doctor.
• Mama TENS is NOT to be used before 26 weeks gestation without prior consultation from your doctor (other than short test).

Support bean bags

· Eliminates lower back pain

· Allows you to rest and lie on your tummy

·  The enlarged belly makes it difficult to find a comfortable resting position. The Belly Bag contours to the shape of the individual, supporting the body as required for maximum comfort

·  Eases neck and lower back pain by allowing the spine to rest in a neutral position

·  A tummy down posture during pregnancy gives the baby room to enter the pelvis with his head well flexed and therefore in a good position for labour and delivery - this should make labour shorter and easier. This is particularly beneficial in the case of the posterior and breech baby positions

·  For use in pre-natal classes, yoga and other pregnancy related activities