How long can I use TENS in labour?

It won’t directly interfere with your labour. You can use it for as long as you want to and take it off whenever you want or need to. There are no lasting side-effects. It’s safe for you and your baby.

Does TENS machine slow labour down?

TENS might also work by providing a distraction and restoring a sense of control, both of which may lessen the anxiety that can delay the progress of labour (Doswell et al, 2009).

Is it worth getting a TENS machine for labour?

TENS machines are certainly worth trying if you are hoping to use a form of drug-free pain relief during your labour. Ideally, you’ll start practising using your TENS around 37 weeks into your pregnancy, so you’re equipped to use it correctly when you’re in the throes of giving birth.

Can I use a TENS unit all night?

The good news about Quell is that it is the only truly wearable TENS device so you can use it throughout the day and while sleeping at night, whenever you have pain. It is designed to automatically start every other hour (or faster, depending on your personal device settings).

Can a TENS machine hurt the baby?

If applied correctly, TENS can be used safely without any side effects to your baby. TENS should not be used over certain areas of the body which may induce labour contractions.

Can you use a TENS machine before 37 weeks?

The risks to unborn babies and to foetal development when using TENS before 37 weeks into pregnancy are unknown, therefore we do not recommend the use of a TENS machine before you reach this stage of pregnancy.

Does using a TENS unit make you tired?

Studies show that low-frequency stimulation may help induce the urge to sleep. The electrical currents from a TENS unit disrupt the regular activity of the neural circuits. Instead of being activated, they send sensory signals to the brain to transition from wakefulness to sleepiness.