When to start using Tens Machine?

[Little Rose]

Hi - for any of you that are going to use a Tens machine, can you tell me if you will start using it a soon as the contractions begin or will you wait until you are finding them hard to manage?

And do you put the pads on your back or on your belly?

 

[PinkPanther]

You put the pads on your back, 2 on the back of your pelvis and 2 half way up the back. Have you got the instructions with your tens to show you were to place them properly?

I will start using my tens machine once the contractions start getting stronger.

 

[pinkymum]

Rose those instructions I sent you should have a diagram of where to put the pads on your back. I'm planning on using it as soon as I get contractions. It says its best used in early labour.
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[Little Rose]

Lol, good job I asked about the back or belly!

I used the quick summary guide on the instructions Pinky - never looked at a diagram! Must do that tomorrow.

 

[cosmicgirl]

As above, and start on a low setting then crank it up as the contractions get more painful. Great in early labour and gives you something to concentrate on x

 

[bethx]

Start in early labour and just increase the intensity of it as the ccontractions get worse.. I keep meaning to drop into my birthing centre and ask if they have one I can borrow ..

 

[pinkymum]

Cosmic and Beth, does it feel the same on your back as it does when you test it on your arm, its a horrible feeling haha.

 

[cosmicgirl]

Kinda but it feels different when you use it in pain iykwim x

 

[pinkymum]

Kinda but it feels different when you use it in pain iykwim x

Cool I was hoping that would be the case
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[bethx]

It doesnt shock you as much on your back as on other parts..It more relaxing rather than shocking as it is on your arm etc