So much love and gratitude, and a happy, healthy mum and baby. Thank you Joyce for sharing your story.
Our family was blessed to welcome a new member on 2 June through a normal vaginal water birth. We had been praying for another baby and were overjoyed to welcome our son after six years since our firstborn.
This pregnancy felt quite different from my first, as I experienced a range of health concerns and general discomfort along the way. Because of this, my midwife highly recommended using a TENS machine for labour, so I decided straight away to hire one — and I’m so glad I did.
The TENS machine was an absolute game changer for me. I started using it in early labour and kept it on right through to getting into water. It really helped me stay grounded and manage the pain, and it got me to the point where I felt ready to get into the water for my water birth, which was a huge relief. My advice would be to put the pads on early in labour so you can get used to the sensation before contractions intensify, and don’t hesitate to turn it up as things progress. It helped me stay in control throughout.
Apart from the TENS machine, I only needed a small amount of gas during my nearly 13-hour labour and delivery. The service, instructions, and ease of use were excellent, and it made such a difference having something so simple yet so effective.
I highly recommend it to other mums wanting a natural and effective way to cope with labour pain. Thank you to Natal Care Naturally for providing such a valuable service during such a special time for our family.
