Elle TENS Hire - 6 weeks
A $50.00 refundable bond is added at checkout.
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The award winning Elle TENS machine is uniquely designed to support mums from early labour to delivery.
Giving you natural pain relief from the moment your labour starts, the Elle TENS machine allows you to focus and stay in control of your labour pains from the comfort of your own home.
Perfect for mums planning a natural birth looking for the perfect addition to your birthing kit.
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Key features
Key features
The Elle TENS is specially designed for labour, with separate intensity settings for during and between contractions to help encourage endorphin release and block pain signals.
- Burst Mode encourages your body’s natural endorphin release between contractions
- Boost Mode provides an instant surge of extra intensity during contractions with the touch of a button
- Easy mode switching allows you to move quickly between Burst and Boost as labour progresses
- Exclusive Opti-Max Technology gives stronger, deeper pulses when you need extra support
- Large electrode pads provide broad, comfortable coverage across the back
- Handheld and portable design allows freedom to move during labour
- Use from 37 weeks (with midwife approval) for pregnancy back pain, pelvic pain, and sciatica
- Postpartum recovery support for afterpains, back discomfort, and muscle tension after birth
What's included
What's included
- Elle TENS device
- 4-pack self-adhesive electrodes (40mm x 100mm)
- 4 x AA batteries (2 for use and 2 spare)
- Easy-release neck cord
- Storage case
- Instruction guide
- Electrode placement guide
- Return instructions and prepaid bag
You’ll also receive a copy of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond (ebook) and an amazing Mum-to-Be Sample Pack.
Should I add the Birth Bundle?
Should I add the Birth Bundle?
Yes! For only $29.99 you'll get to keep a set of two AcuBirth Balls (valued at $19.99), a Wooden Birth Comb (valued at $9.99), an extra set of electrodes (valued at $15.99) and a valuable Birth Partner Guide e-book (valued at $4.99). Total value over $50, yours for only $29.99 when you book a TENS machine hire with us.
>HOW DO I ADD THE BIRTH BUNDLE?
As you move through your online booking, you'll see a pop-up to add your Birth Bundle.
Elle TENS vs Elle TENS 2
Elle TENS vs Elle TENS 2
The Elle TENS is the original, proven labour TENS unit — simple, reliable, and designed specifically for contraction pain that comes and goes in waves and increases in intensity.
The Elle TENS 2 is the upgraded model, with improvements focused on visibility, timing, and ease of use during labour.
Key real differences with the Elle TENS 2:
Improved screen + backlight:
Easier to read in low light during labour, especially at night or in a dim birth space.
Contraction timing display:
Helps you and your birth partner keep track of contraction length and spacing, making it easier to understand progress and update your midwife when needed.
Optimised interface (simpler control during labour):
Clearer layout and more intuitive buttons so you or your birth partner can adjust settings quickly and confidently when things intensify.
Shipping
Shipping
TENS Express Shipping
- FREE ‘next-working-day’ shipping to non-rural addresses is included in the price.
- Please provide a non-rural address to qualify for free shipping.
TENS Shipping RURAL ($12.99 surcharge): Please allow an extra 3-4 business days for delivery to rural areas.
Returns & Additional Hire Time:
- Units are due back 6 weeks after arrival (approx. 23 days after your due date).
- Need it longer? Additional hire is $15 per full week (deducted from your bond).
What date should I select? We recommend choosing a dispatch date 23 days prior to your due date. If your due date is sooner, please select the earliest possible dispatch date. Can't select the dispatch date you need? Our Elle TENS 2 does get sold out. Please select an Elle TENS for any dispatch date.
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Trusted since 2006
39,870 + births!
Drug-Free Pain Relief
Trusted by thousands of mums and midwives, TENS supports the release of endorphins — your body’s natural pain-relief hormones — during labour.
- 100% safe for mum and baby
- Drug-free pain relief with no side effects
- Gives you control of your own pain relief
- Helping you stay comfortable at home for longer
- Used alongside other forms of pain relief
- Giving you freedom to move, walk, and labour naturally
TENS is great in labour
"Giving you natural pain relief from the moment your labour starts, the Elle TENS machine allows you to focus and stay in control of your labour pains from the comfort of your own home. Perfect for mums planning a natural birth looking for the perfect addition to your birthing kit."
Got a question?
What does TENS feel like?
What does TENS feel like?
On the lower setting TENS feels like gentle vibration or ‘pins-and-needles’ on your lower back. At the higher setting TENS can feel more like a deep buzzing or rhythmic tapping.
Is TENS safe?
Is TENS safe?
Yes! TENS has been used in maternity care since the 1970’s. Multiple clinical trials, show no evidence of harm to either mother or baby when TENS is used for labour pain relief.
Can I use TENS in a water birth?
Can I use TENS in a water birth?
You can’t use a TENS machine in water. You need to remove the TENS before entering a shower or pool. But you can absolutely use TENS as part of your birth plan alongside a planned water birth. Labour often has a ‘waiting phase’ before the pool is ready or available, and this can last for several hours at home or in early labour. During this time, many women use TENS to help them stay focused and manage contractions.
Can I use TENS before labour starts?
Can I use TENS before labour starts?
If you are experiencing back pain late in pregnancy, you can use a TENS from 37 weeks. You can also put the TENS on your back or upper and lower arm for a testing or practice session. Consult with your midwife first.
How to test your TENS when it arrives
How to test your TENS when it arrives
Please test your TENS machine when it arrives to make sure everything is working correctly and so you can become familiar with how it works. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Help required? If you need urgent help, call us on 021 054 0251. If you need further assistance testing your unit:
You can watch our short video or follow the step-by-step instructions below.
1. Firstly, check you have all components needed for testing: TENS unit, 2 purple cords, 4 sticky electrodes, 2 batteries.
2. Put the 2 batteries into the unit.
3. Plug one purple cord into the left-hand side of the unit.
4. Open up the sticky electrodes. Take one set of electrodes from the clear backing (keep the clear backing sheet on the table next to you, so when you've finished testing the unit you can reapply the sticky electrodes).
5. Stick one electrode to your upper arm (bicep). It must be stuck to your skin.
6. Stick the other electrode to your lower arm (forearm). It must be stuck to your skin and you must stick TWO electrodes to your arm.
7. Plug the white electrode cables into the purple cord which is attached to the left-hand side of the unit. One in red, one in black.
8. Turn on the TENS machine using the pink button.
9. Push the button CH1 + (on the left-hand side), until your fingers start to twitch. This should happen when you get up to around level 7 on the screen.
10. Remove the sticky electrodes and place them back on the clear sheet.
11. Take the second purple cord and put it into the right-hand side of the TENS machine.
12. Remove the second set of sticky electrodes and repeat the testing. Ensure you press the CH2 + button on the right-hand side of the TENS unit.
Note: The backing on the electrodes is very sticky. If you look after them carefully, they can be put on and off the skin multiple times.
Can I use TENS for post-birth recovery?
Can I use TENS for post-birth recovery?
Yes! TENS can be safely used for postpartum recovery and pain relief after a vaginal birth, episiotomy, and caesarean section. It is also helpful if you are experiencing lower back pain while learning to breastfeed.
Can I take TENS into hospital?
Can I take TENS into hospital?
Yes! TENS is widely used in maternity care and all hospitals and birthing units in New Zealand allow it as part of a birth plan. Note that you may be asked to remove it if you have specific interventions.
What are the safety guidelines?
What are the safety guidelines?
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.
