Babycare TENS Femme TENS - Manual (Page 3)

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How will the Femme TENS help your pain?
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulation. The treatment consists
of passing mild electrical impulses across
the skin, into the nerve fibres which lie
below,
via electrodes pads. TENS
impulses help your body produce its own
pain-killing
chemicals, such as
endorphins, encephalins, etc. The level of
pain relief obtained varies from person to
person. Some find that Babycare TENS
provides the entire pain relief required
during the labour. Others may find it
relieves pain during the first stage, but
other analgesics are also needed during
the second and third stage.
Introduction to Femme TENS
Babycare TENS is an efficient method of
pain relief with no known side effects. In
order to obtain maximum benefit, it is
advised that you seek guidance from your
doctor,
midwife or obstetric
physiotherapist. It is advisable to become
familiar with your unit before labour.
Commence use as early as you can after
the onset of labour, allowing time for your
body’s pain-killing chemicals to rise to an
effective level.
Can I combine Babycare TENS
with other medication?
Yes - It can be used with analgesics such
as gas and air or pethidine.
When should the Femme TENS
not be used?
1. TENS should not be used before 37
weeks of pregnancy unless under
medical supervision.
2. Electrodes should only be placed as
recommended (see page 8) unless
otherwise stated by your doctor,
midwife, or physiotherapist.
3. Do not place electrodes on the front or
side of the neck, abdomen or places