Testimonials
Our baby girl finally arrived at 42weeks exactly! She used up every last moment for growing I think, as we were literally on our way out the door to be induced when my Mum recognised that I was actually already in early labour. So we got a new plan - counted contractions & it turns out she was right! The TENS was fantastic! I couldn't have coped in early labour without it. I got to 8cm dilated using the TENS before going to hospital (then jumped in the bath). I wish more labouring women would try it. I happily recommend TENS & your company.
Heidi, Dunedin
My midwife recommended the tens machine while discussing pain relief. After going into labour reasonably quickly with our first, I wanted to have some form of pain relief on hand in case things started quickly again.
I hired a tens from Natalcare to alleviate the contractions until we reached hospital. We prepared with a few tens ‘dummy runs'. For a pair of techno phobes like us, it was easy to use. If you can press a button and put on a plaster you can operate this puppy.
As is often the case, I went into labour in the middle of the night. I attached the tens immediately and activated it with each contraction. As predicted with my fast labour first time around, things moved rapidly. Contractions started at 3 minutes apart and became closer from there. The tens definitely took the edge off. It felt like a dulling down in the intensity of each contraction which made them ALOT more bearable.
90 minutes later, our little 8lb 8.0z stunner Isla was born at home, no need for gas or other type of pain relief. Something i don't think I would have been able to endure had I not had the tens on hand.
Having now experienced labour with and without it, i would most definitely not be without one should I be lucky enough to find myself in that ‘painfully' rewarding position again!
Pip, Christchurch, mum of two
I found it really helpful for managing contractions and was able to labour at home for 12 - 15 hours until I was 9cm dilated. Then went to hospital and had a natural birth (1st baby) in 2 hours.
Nissa, North Shore
This is the 4th labour/baby that I have used TENS for. It was great to feel in control of my labour with effective pain relief yet knowing that I wouldn't be affecting my baby in any way. Recovery rate is much quicker too.
Bridget, Mount Maunganui
I used a TENS machine for my first child in the UK, and it was great, so I was glad to get one from Natal Care for my second child here in NZ. It's a big help. Using the TENS machine meant I could stay home longer before going to hospital, allowing me to have a natural birth using just gas & air. I'd definitely recommend one to any mum to be.
Sarah, Christchurch, mum of two
TENS helped me labour at home immensley. I was 8cm dilated upon arrival at the hospital and therefore had a relatively quick birth.
Alexis, Auckland
Like many women I wanted to do everything I could to have a drug free labour and the TENS unit helped me to do this. I started to use the machine as soon as I felt labour starting. Being able to alter the machine during labour, or when I was having a contraction gave me the feeling I was in control and gave me something else to focus on. The TENS machine was easy to apply and simple to use. I would definitely recommend using a TENS machine to anyone in labour. It was very effective for pain relief.
Melanie, Christchurch
I started using TENS after the first few contractions. It was really, really valuable during my labour and I had a fantastic delivery. The service and instructions were excellent. Thanks!
Dianne, Nelson
This was our first child and we didn't exactly know what to expect on the day. Our wish was to go through the labour without drugs and we had heard that a TENS machine could help.
It surprised us how easy it was to use and how effective it was. The gentle vibrations took the attention away from the contractions and made the pain bearable. My partner was in charge of using it and it was nice to see him trying to help as much as he could. I think it's a good way to get your partner involved.
Eventually, we went through very well considering my delivery was induced and the TENS machine helped a lot.
Thank you.
Katerina & Zdenek, Christchurch
The TENS unit got me to 8cm at home! This meant a very short labour at the birthing unit and a very stress-free birth. Thank you!
Louise, Ohinewai
Wonderful machine! Achieved my aim of a natural water birth with the help of a TENS machine. Will be using one for the next baby!
Paula, Manukau
