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Meet Our TENS Machine: Your New Solution for Pain Relief

  • Zero side effects for you and your baby  
  • Hand held device allows you to be in control - both at home and at the hospital
  • Uses mild electrical impulses to minimise the sensations of contractions during labour and birth
  • Built in back light and contraction timer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of hiring a TENS machine per week?

TENS Machine Hire at TENS Hire Perth starts at $70 for 4 weeks

What is included with the TENS machine hire?

  • 1x Elle TENS machine with lanyard
  • 2x lead wires
  • 4x brand new reusable electrode pads
  • 2x AA batteries
  • 2x spare AA batteries
  • Instruction manual
  • Laminated quick start guide
  • Soft carry pouch

How do a TENS machine work?

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

When shouldn't I use a TENS machine?

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
  • 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.

What are the disadvantages of a TENS machine?

  • 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

Will my electrode pads stay sticky?

The electrode pads provided are designed to be re-usable, meaning you can take them off and then reapply them. Just be sure to pop them back onto the film they arrived attached to when you are not wearing them. Residual oil or moisture on your skin will start to erode the stickiness of your pads, so if you are in and out of the shower several times, or sweating, make sure to dry your back completely before reapplying.

You can 'revive' the stickiness of your pads by brushing over with a damp fabric cloth. Additional electrode pads are also available for purchase.

Meet Laura

Meet Laura

Registered Nurse & Midwife | Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner | Massage Therapist | Yoga Instructor

Hello! My name is Laura!

After graduating from Curtin University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I quickly developed a passion for midwifery. I returned to university to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in midwifery in 2014.

​My goal is to encourage and empower expectant parents to make informed decisions and achieve a calm and positive birth. I aim to teach women and their birth partners the knowledge and tools required for them to relax, stay calm, feel empowered and in control of their birth.

My wish is that every woman has the opportunity to experience the pregnancy and birth that she desires.

Meet Laura
  • Founded by a Midwife:

    TENS Hire Perth was founded by Laura, an experienced and passionate midwife who loves empowering women to have a beautiful and empowering natural birth

  • Customer Focused:

    Customer focus is the top priority at TENS Hire Perth. We aim to provide a top level service with prompt fulfilment of orders as was a 24/7 response to enquiries

  • Quality Products:

    TENS Hire Perth offers high-quality products designed to empower and support a beautiful, natural birth experience

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Wow

the tens machine was absolutely fantastic. it made the pain so much more mangeable and gave me something to focus on - thankyou!

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Emily C.
Great service

The tens machine was exactly what I needed to get through labour. The hire service was easy to book and collect as well as extend.

I also ended up booking a pregnancy massage as we went past due date. It was extremely relaxing and might have done the trick as. I went into labour not long after.

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Amanda Ross
Super fast!

Thank you so much. Super fast postage. Could not fault Tens Hire Perth!

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Brooklyn Crooke
Deserves 1000 Stars!

My experience with Tens Hire Perth (from the very first enquiry message I sent to the week I returned the Tens) was FLAWLESS! No question was a bother (or silly) for Laura. Professional and incredibly helpful, plus it was such a bonus to have the Tens posted to me in regional WA!! The package arrived lovingly packed, with perfect instructions. This machine was the only pain relief I used during my speedy (it felt like a rollercoaster) labour and it was amazing!
THANK YOU Tens Hire Perth for being a part of my birth experience!

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Thi Pham

Great tool for early labour!

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