Safety first!

Before you get started, here are a few important safety guidelines to keep in mind. We want you to feel confident and reassured using your Labour TENS machine, and these simple precautions help ensure it’s used safely and effectively.

If you’re ever unsure, your midwife or healthcare provider is always the best person to check with.

• Do NOT use the TENS machine in water. Always remove it before entering a bath, shower, or pool.
• Do NOT use a TENS machine if you have a cardiac pacemaker.
• Do NOT use a TENS machine if you have epilepsy.
• Do NOT place the electrode pads on the head, face, neck, across the heart, or over areas with metal implants.
• Only use the electrodes on unbroken skin. Stop use immediately if irritation occurs and seek medical advice.
• Check with your medical adviser before using if you have a heart condition, unexplained pain, metal implants, or any concerns at all.
• TENS should NOT be used before 37 weeks of pregnancy unless under medical supervision. If you’d like to use it earlier for back pain, please check with your midwife first. It is safe, however, to test the TENS on a low setting for a short time on your arm or your partner’s arm.
  

If you have any doubts or would like further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.