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BirthTENS during labor
BirthTENS devices are specially designed for pain relief during childbirth. The device is held in the hand and is shaped like a remote control. During childbirth, you stick four stickers on each side of your spine, where the nerves from the uterus and pelvis enter the spinal cord. You turn on the device and gradually increase the stimulation until you feel a pleasant sensation at the places of the stickers.
In addition to the “burst” (that is the basic stimulation between contractions), where you will feel a pleasant tingling in your back, you switch to the “boost” position during a contraction by pressing the hand switch. This provides extra stimulation during the contractions.
You apply the GeboorteTENS during the first contractions. Then you still have plenty of time to connect the device and get used to the (otherwise simple) operation. As soon as you get a contraction, you press the “boost” button, which activates the stimulation for during the contraction. This form of stimulation blocks the transmission of pain stimuli, which means you feel less pain. Every now and then you will have to increase the stimulation to a higher level. The idea is to set the stimulation as high as possible, without the stimulation becoming unpleasant. That gives the best result. By applying and using your GeboorteTENS as early as possible, you will benefit most from the device. Because you can relieve the pain yourself, you can relax better. As a result, dilation often occurs more quickly. Because you have less pain, you will also be on your feet more quickly after giving birth than without GeboorteTENS. Less pain costs less energy. That’s why!
How does the GebotheTENS work?
The “burst” stimulation stimulates the production of endorphins on the one hand. The production of this natural painkiller starts at the moment your labor starts. By using TENS, the endorphin level is increased to the maximum. During the contractions, you switch to the “boost” position by pressing a button. This gives a different stimulation. This form of TENS blocks the pain stimuli, so that you feel less labor pain.