What are the benefits to using a TENS machine for labour?
TENS provides effective and non-invasive pain relief
TENS has no harmful effects for either mother or baby
TENS does not restrict your movement during labour
TENS can be applied at home during early labour
TENS increases your bodies production of endorphins- this chemical is your bodies natural pain killer
TENS is a well researched, tried and tested method of pain relief for labour
TENS works with other pain relief options
How does the hire work?
We loan you our TENS machine from 37 weeks pregnant and it is due back 3 weeks from your expected due date. The loan includes the machine hire, electrode pads, batteries and an instruction manual.
We currently only have one machine, so please get in contact to make sure it is available for your due date.
The hire form must be filled out and returned via email before pick up. Pick up is from our address in Palmerston North.
The hire fee is $60 plus a $100 deposit which is fully refunded when the machine and accessories are returned by the due date in perfect working order. This can be paid by Eftpos when picking up your machine or via internet banking before pick up (details on the hire form).