Are you excited to see your little one emerge from your womb after waiting for 9 long months? Are you a little bit scared of experiencing the pain that comes with childbirth? Are you looking for tips on how you can minimize the pain without resorting to drugs? If you're looking for a safe and effective way to relieve yourself of the pain when the time comes, then you might want to consider using a Tens machine to help you cope. A Tens machine can make the pain disappear without causing any adverse side effects.
But how does a Tens machine work anyway? TENS or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a technology that makes use of electrodes to stimulate nerves in order to produce endorphins for instant pain relief. The released endorphins then target the pain receptors of the body, causing pain tolerance to rise and thus, result to pain relief. Since there are 2 types of Tens machines, it's important that you take the time to go through the different features that each machine has. This will give you a clearer idea on which machine would be best for you to use.
Although the Tens machine is generally safe for anyone to use, you need to keep the following factors into careful consideration. The Tens machine should not be used by anyone with a pacemaker as it has the tendency to cause irregularity in the machine. Never place the pads over the carotid artery, the ears or anywhere near the heart to avoid discomfort. It's also important that you refrain from using the machine in the early months of pregnancy to prevent it from causing premature labour.
If you're feeling a bit apprehensive about having to work the machine yourself during labour, you can delegate the task to someone you trust and just decide on what kind of signals you can use that will prod him or her to increase the frequency of the machine. Many experts believe that the machine works best during the earlier stages of labour so be sure to have one right beside you before that big day comes.
