Labour TENS Machine Advice and Guides | Elle TENS

I am sure you have heard it mentioned by many, from your midwife, doula and every other mum on the planet 'You must strengthen your pelvic floor!' but what is a pelvic floor?  The pelvic floor is the set of muscles resembling a hammock located at the base of your pelvis which supports your uterus, bladder and bowel – making sure they stay in their rightful places. When weakened, your pelvic floor will struggle to keep stool and urine in and you might experience leaking - especial … read more

Doing your best to prepare yourself is the best thing you can do when it comes to something as unpredictable as labour. Many women find that each labour is different, as was the case with mummy blogger Kate Hogarth. Please enjoy this is excerpt from her amazing birth story. "When things were more intense I put on my @Babycare TENS machine that I was kindly gifted. The relief was instant and gave me something to focus on throughout my contractions, alongside my breathing. I kept my Elle TENS2 on … read more

The Covid 19 pandemic has seen the majority of the world confined to their homes in a joint effort to beat the virus. With so many couples saying in their houses, plus a national shortage of contraception, could this equal a possible post lockdown baby boom?What is a baby boom?A baby boom typically refers to a temporary period of time where there is a large increase of babies born.Throughout history baby booms usually follow a significant event. The world saw a notable baby boom between 1945 and … read more

It is often the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks of you. It is repeated serval times a day. It stays with you for your whole life. Your name is arguably a very important part of your identity; it is no wonder many parents feel anxiety when it comes to naming their child.We sat down with four experienced parents and asked them what they wished they knew before naming their child, in hope to make your job easier. This is what they had to say…….Sandra – Mother of 3 (Keep the … read more

It is the sound all new parents crave to hear; a sound that brings about feelings of joy and accomplishment, a baby’s first laugh! That bubbly, happy, oh so cute giggle just warms all hearts. Not only is it completely adorable, it’s a stage in your baby’s development. If your baby has begun cooing and gurgling then it is very likely that soon they will start laughing!When should I expect my baby to start laughing?All babies are different and rightly develop at different rates, but for many … read more