Your birth. Your body. Your coping tools

We have 3 hire options:
4 weeks - $75
6 weeks - $95
8 weeks - $115
Each hire includes a return shipping satchel for conveniently returning the TENS machine to us after use

Everything you need is included in your hire pouch:

• 1x Elle TENS machine - Your chosen pain relief device for labour, pre-set and ready to go - no complicated setup required
  
• 2x purple lead wires - Connect the machine to your electrode pads, one pair for the top pads and one for the bottom
  
• 4x NEW Electrode Pads - Brand new, unused pads for hygiene and best adhesion, ready to place on your lower back
  
• Laminated Instruction Manual - A full, durable guide covering setup, use, and troubleshooting — laminated so it survives being tossed in your hospital bag
  
• 2x AA batteries - Inside the device – Fresh batteries already fitted, so your machine is ready to use the moment it arrives
  
• 2x AA spare batteries – Backup batteries included in case yours run out mid-labour, so you're never caught without power
  
• Pre-addressed return shipping satchel - Everything you need to send the machine back at the end of your hire — no printing, no cost, no fuss

1. Electrical Impulses Block Pain Signals:

• A TENS machine works by delivering gentle electrical impulses through electrode pads placed on the skin's surface. These impulses travel along nerve pathways and effectively block pain signals from reaching the brain.

2. Gate Control Theory:

• The Gate Control Theory of pain suggests that the electrical impulses from the TENS machine "close the gate" to the brain, preventing pain messages from being transmitted. Instead, the brain receives the sensation of the electrical impulses, which are typically perceived as a tingling or buzzing sensation.

3. Endorphin Release:

• TENS machines stimulate the body's natural painkillers, endorphins. When the electrical impulses activate sensory nerves, it triggers the release of endorphins, which are the body's feel-good hormones. These endorphins act as natural pain relief, helping to further alleviate discomfort.

4. Modulating Pain Perception:

• The continuous use of a TENS machine during labour or for pain relief can modulate the perception of pain. It doesn't eliminate pain entirely but often makes it more manageable and less intense, allowing the user to cope better with discomfort.

5. Adjustable Settings for Personalized Relief:

• TENS machines are highly customizable. Users can adjust the intensity, frequency, and duration of the electrical impulses to suit their comfort level and the specific type of pain they are experiencing. This flexibility ensures a personalised and effective pain relief experience.

In summary, a TENS machine works by using electrical impulses to interfere with the transmission of pain signals to the brain, triggering the release of natural painkillers, and modulating the perception of pain. It offers a non-invasive and drug-free approach to pain relief, which can be especially valuable during labour and various other pain-inducing conditions.

Read our blog about TENS machines here

There are four pads that come with your TENS machine. 2 start at your bra line and 2 finish at your underwear line - both vertical and on either sides of your spine. We recommend to avoid placing the pads directly over the spine and also to avoid areas of broken skin. You can read our latest blog about electrode pad placement here.

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Of course! Your Elle TENS can be used on its own all the way until you give birth, or with other forms of pain relief as needed. Just remember not to use it in water

The short answer here is YES! We clean each of the TENS machines with hospital grade cleaning wipes after every use. We also test each lead wire so you can be reassured you are receiving a well oiled machine!

We definitely highly recommend this! You can test your TENS by placing the electrodes on your arm and turning it to a low setting. You can also ask your birth partner to place the electrodes on your lower back and feel the sensations for a few minutes. This will help you get a sense of how the machine feels or troubleshoot any issues that may arise Note: make sure to pop the electrodes back on the plastic they came on when not in use so they are in top condition for when you need them again - placing them on other mediums will make them lose their adhesive properties

Never use a TENS machine under the following circumstances:

• Without talking to a midwife or doctor first
• Before you are 36 weeks pregnant
• When you’re in a shower, bath, or birth pool, or any form of water
• If you have broken skin or a healing scar where you want to place the pads
• If you have a cardiac pacemaker or a heart rhythm problem
• If you have pain that you don’t think is labour pain. See your doctor or midwife if this is the case
• On another part of your body other than your lower back as pictures in the instruction manual

• You probably won’t be able to put the pads into place without help
• You may find it only gives relief in the early stages of labour
• You may not find it helpful at all - TENS machines aren’t for everyone and some dislike the feeling of it on their skin
• TENS can’t be used in water, though you can still use it prior to getting in a bath or pool
• If you want your birth partner to massage your back, they will have to work around the pads

You can use the TENS machine up until the point of getting into the water, including a shower. The TENS machine will then need to be removed. Ensure the skin is completely dry prior to reapplying the electrode pads

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Unfortunately we are unable to replace the return satchel that was provided with your order. Please pay for postage and return t 92 Amethyst Crescent, Mount Richon 6112

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At TENS Hire Perth customer satisfaction is our top value. If you are ordering a TENS Machine last minute we will do our best to get it to you ASAP. Our click and collect locations are open 7 days and your TENS Machine will be available to collect within 24 hours of the order being received, sometimes even on the same day depending on the time of day the order is received. If shipping is required we recommend express shipping to allow the order to get to you quickly. Please visit the Australia Post website here for accurate shipping times as once the order has been dispatched the responsibility will then be with them. 

Absolutely! If you need to extend your hire we charge $20 per week. Please let us know if extra time is required or visit this page to purchase more time 

Yes, unfortunately if your circumstances change or you didn’t use your TENS machine we are unable to issue refunds once the machine has been dispatched. If it has not been dispatched via mail or collected from us then we can issue a full refund

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We understand that circumstances change. If your TENS machine hasn't bee dispatched for shipping or collected from our click and collect locations, then you are welcome to a full refund. If it has already been shipped then unfortunately we are unable to refund your order.

As soon as you know you need to cancle your order, please contact us on 0413 852 643, email us at info@tenshireperth.com.au or connect with us via facebook or instagram

We would love you to have your TENS ready to go by 34-36 weeks. This gives you peace of mind that you have your labour tool kit ready to go for when your baby decides it’s time!