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TENS Machines - Effective For Pain Relief In Birth?
A TENS machine is a small electronic device which aims to reduce the painful sensations involved in giving birth. It consists of a control unit, and either 2 or 4 adhesive pads which are placed on the skin either side of the spine.
Pain Relief When Giving Birth
The prospect of childbirth is a daunting one for most women, especially those in their first pregnancy with no idea of what to expect. Will it be a quick and simple affair, or a long endurance? For most women of course, their labour will be somewhere in between, and while there’s no denying that there’s going to be some pain involved, there are now several effective methods of alleviating the discomfort involved.