Natal Care Naturally

08/12/2025

It's time for us to refresh our website photos, so we're putting a call-out to pregnant mamas to help us showcase our Labour TENS machines. If you're comfortable showing your bump in front of the camera, and you're available in Christchurch on 02 January, our professional maternity photographer is ready to capture you!

We'd need an hour of your time and in exchange we'd love to offer you a free Premium Labour TENS Hire Package (or something similar). Plus you'd get to keep your beautiful pics.

Requirements:
Around 6-9 months pregnant
We'd love all nationalities!
Available on 2nd January 2026 in Christchurch

Please email jane@natalcarenz.co.nz with a pic of you and your bump :)

03/12/2025

Using gravity during labour is one of the simplest, most natural ways to help your body do what it’s designed to do!

Using a Birth Sling to support you while standing, leaning, kneeling or leaning forward all work with your body instead of against it.

Our Birth Slings are only $34.99 and come with free shipping with your TENS Hire.

03/12/2025

Hey Māmā Giveaway ❤️
❤️ Be in to Win one of our Labour TENS Hire Premium Packages 🎄
TAG a pregnant mama too🤰🏻

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways with Hey Māmā 🎄

🌟 DAY 4 🌟

We’ve teamed up with Natal Care Naturally to give one lucky Māmā the chance to win a Labour TENS hire 🙌

To enter:
Follow Hey Māmā and Natal Care Naturally
Tag a friend or fellow Māmā in the comments: 1 tag = 1 entry
Share this post to your stories for 5 bonus entries!

Open to NZ residents only
Giveaway ends 11:59pm Monday 15 Dec
Winner drawn Tuesday 16 Dec and announced on our stories Hey Māmā

The winner will be contacted only from the Hey Māmā account and the sponsored business. This giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meta.

02/12/2025

How does a Labour TENS machine help during labour?

TENS works by stimulating the nerves in your lower back — specifically the ones responsible for touch and pressure — which helps block out pain signals trying to reach your brain. It’s a bit like your nervous system can only handle so much at once… so when you’re feeling the pulsing of the TENS machine, the pain signals from your contractions have a harder time getting through.

Even better, the machine helps your body release endorphins — your natural feel-good hormones. These are like your body’s very own pain relief system, and TENS helps kick it into action.

And it’s not just about the physical benefits. Using a TENS machine can help you feel calmer, more focused, and more in control — which in turn supports your body's ability to labour efficiently. When fear and tension are reduced, it helps your oxytocin (the hormone that keeps labour going) do its job.

Visit www.tenshire.co.nz to book your TENS machine your labour. Free nationwide delivery & free return shipping. Plus a FREE Mum-to-Be Sample Pack of goodies 😃

02/12/2025

L👀K at the lovely goodies making their way to our mamas-to-be atm. It’s a great way for you to try-before-you-buy. FREE with your TENS Hire Package.

Thanks to our fabulous companies offering these freebies.
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30/11/2025

👉 Friendly reminder!
It takes 2 minutes to book your TENS Hire online at www.tenshire.co.nz. Do it now and it’s one more thing to cross off your to-do list.

26/11/2025

Is your native language Hindi?

I would love some help reading over a flyer I have had translated into Hindi.

Please PM me if you could kindly assist.

Jane 😊

23/11/2025

BACK IN STOCK! Birth Combs 🤍
Who would have thought something as simple as a small wooden comb could help with pain relief during labour. How does it work?

Based on the principles of acupressure and the gate control theory of pain, squeezing a small wooden comb against your palm during a contraction helps in two ways:

1. Acupressure: When you grip a birth comb tightly in your hand, the teeth of the comb press into specific acupressure points in the palm. These points are believed to be connected to other parts of the body and can help to manage pain, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation.

2. Gate Control Theory: This theory suggests that the brain can only process a limited amount of sensory information at once. By holding the comb and feeling the pressure of its teeth in your palm, this sensation can distract the brain from processing the pain signals coming from the uterus during contractions. The brain prioritizes the new sensation (the pressure of the comb) over the pain, thereby reducing the perception of pain.

How clever!

19/11/2025

Birth can be so unpredictable, but planning ahead helps you face whatever comes your way. Tayla showed incredible strength bringing little Charlie into the world. With her affirmations, her TENS machine, time in the water, and the support around her, she stayed calm and focused through every wave. Here’s her beautiful birth story.

www.tenshire.co.nz

11/11/2025

What’s the Best TENS Machine for Labour?
👉 Read our latest Birth Blog … linktree link in bio.

A labour-specific TENS isn’t just another gadget — it’s a carefully tuned tool designed for the rhythm of birth. By alternating between endorphin-building and pain-blocking frequencies, it supports your body’s natural process while giving you control, movement, and calm focus.

Learn what to look out for when selecting a TENS that’s right for your labour.