
Back pain, pelvic pain and SPD in pregnancy: what really helps
Pelvic girdle pain affects around 1 in 5 pregnant women, and back pain far more. Here's how to move, sleep and get support so it doesn't run your day.
Drug-free pain relief you control, with a boost button for each contraction
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A TENS machine sends gentle electrical pulses through sticky pads on your lower back. Lots of mums use one in early labour to take the edge off contractions at home, and it is something you control yourself, with no side effects for you or your baby.
The Elle TENS 2 is designed specifically for labour. It has a boost button to press as each contraction builds, a built-in contraction timer and a backlit screen that's easy to read in the middle of the night. After birth it can also be used for after-pains and general back ache.
TENS is not usually recommended before 37 weeks unless your midwife or doctor agrees, so this is one to pack in your hospital bag and practise with near your due date. If you only need it once, Babycare TENS also offers a hire option.
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Pelvic girdle pain affects around 1 in 5 pregnant women, and back pain far more. Here's how to move, sleep and get support so it doesn't run your day.
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