27/12/2025
✨ Let’s talk TENS machine in labour… did it help you?
One of the most common questions I’m asked is about pain relief options that don’t involve needles or medication and along with the breathing and movement techniques I teach TENS often comes up.
A TENS machine (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) sends gentle electrical pulses through pads placed on your lower back. Those pulses create a tingling sensation that may help interrupt pain signals and encourage your body to release endorphins, your natural pain relievers.
For some women, it becomes a powerful support tool in early labour.
For others, it’s just one piece of the puzzle.
✨ Why some women love TENS:
• No drugs or injections
• You stay mobile and in control
• Can be used at home in early labour
• Can be combined with other comfort techniques
• Safe for both mother and baby
✨ Things to know:
• It doesn’t work for everyone
• It can’t be used in water (bath or shower)
• The research is mixed yet lived experience often tells a richer story
💛 And that’s where I’d love to hear from YOU…
If you’ve used a TENS machine in labour — what was your experience?
Did it help?
Would you use it again?
👇 Drop your experience or words of encouragement in the comments your story may help another woman feel more confident and prepared for her birth journey.
Shari xx
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