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A maternity TENS machine is a small handheld device that sends gentle electrical pulses through the skin. It works through sticky pads placed on your lower back. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Midwives have recommended it for decades. It's a drug free option for coping with labour pain, especially loved by mums in early labour when at home. The NHS lists TENS machines among the standard pain relief choices offered in UK maternity care. The device is battery powered … read more

When purchasing replacement electrode pads for your Elle TENS, Elle TENS2 or Elle TENS+, it can be tempting to choose any electrodes that fit the lead wires or carry regulatory approvals such as CE, UKCA, FDA or TGA. These approvals alone don't mean the electrodes are suitable for every TENS device, and especially not for the Elle TENS range. Electrodes Are Part of the Elle TENS System Electrodes aren't simply disposable accessories. They form part of the TENS machine's electrical circuit and di … read more

Hello, I'm Jo Robertson, Birth Photographer and Doula at Lillian Craze Birth Photography and I'm thrilled to be the guest blogger for Elle Tens. I'd love to take you through how viewing images of birth can help you when it comes to planning and preparing for your birth. For many of us, what birth looks like has been largely influenced by the media and TV. But thanks to the growing number of incredible women and birthing people sharing their births online, this narrative is changing. (Copyright& … read more

For a long time childbirth has been associated with pain. A narrative strung out through televised dramas and films and a familiar truth shared between women the world over but this doesn’t have to be your story. Aimee Strongman founder of Glow Yoga studio and specialist in holistic birth preparation and pregnancy yoga has shared her top tips on how to bring the strength back to the birth room and leave fear at the door! In 1920 Grantley Dick-Read acknowledged a "Fear-Tension-Pain" cycle. … read more

Braxton hicks…you’ve probably heard of them? Maybe experienced them? Well let me tell you all about them… What are Braxton Hicks? Braxton Hicks are irregular contractions that can happen after the 20 week mark of your pregnancy. They tend to be more noticeable towards the end of pregnancy, but you may also NEVER experience them! Both are totally normal. If you do experience them, Braxton Hicks are simply your body’s way of having a little practice at contractions before … read more