What Tens machine does everybody have?

[eldraW]

Hey all,

My midwife has advised me to get a Tens machine but she said to make sure its an Obi one, or most definitly one that is designed for labour and it must have a boost button.

Just wondering which ones you have and if they fit into what i need lol.

Thanks Amy xx

 

[Lilelephant]

I am hiring mine from mw

 

[eldraW]

Oh right. I know my sister hired one from boots but im almost positive i could get one for the same price or cheaper to buy. Just looking for peoples opinions xx

 

[ForestLas80]

Borrowing my sisters pregnancy one-will let u know which one it is. It has a boost button and ridiculous high settings if needed!!

 

[pinkyprincess]

I brought a Lloyds one off eBay for £20 just need to get some new pads!

 

[Mrs CW]

I was looking to hire one from Boots but haven't done it yet - I'm so unorganised! - I can't access the site to tell you which one. I know it had a contraction timer on it along with the boost buttons. I think it was £30 for 4/6 weeks hire and about £70 to buy brand new. I'm sure ebay and amazon would have them cheaper! x

 

[eldraW]

I brought a Lloyds one off eBay for £20 just need to get some new pads!

Does yours have a boost button hun? xx

 

[pinkyprincess]

Yup

 

[eldraW]

Aw cool thanks xx

Is this the one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lloyds-ph...by_Maternity_Pregnancy_MJ&hash=item4ab1a6d7e3

xx

 

[eldraW]

Argh man ive just found more.... Grrrr help lol xx

 

[redbear]

Boots have there own brand one on sale for £37 or £30 to hire... it has good reviews im going to order one next pay day lol x

 

[pinkyprincess]

Aw cool thanks xx

Is this the one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lloyds-ph...by_Maternity_Pregnancy_MJ&hash=item4ab1a6d7e3

xx

Yeah I'm hoping to either reuse after baby for period pains or sell it on

 

[eldraW]

Wow there cheap enough lol. Hmm.... Maybe i will keep mine for next baby . Well thats if OH lets me ha ha. He keeps saying lets get this little fella out first ha ha xx

 

[l_maclean]

Question - when are you guys planning on using them?? - im hoping to use the birthing pool at the mw unit, and not sure whether one of these is worth getting/ hiring is im gonna be in the water?? or am i likely to use it before i go to unit.

Im quite wary of the fact that im due at end of feb - which is typically the week up here the schools get snowed off, and the midwife unit is 30-40mins away - not down the best road.
xxx

 

[pinkyprincess]

Mines for my time at home. If I continue to use it in the hospital then I will but mainly so I can stay at home as long as possible!

 

[l_maclean]

I may look at investing in one. Maybe another item for sales shopping, lol

 

[redbear]

Im planning on using mine at home before i go to the hospital, the longer i can cope without pain relif the better! x