My sister has soft pelvis pain, and is in a lot of pain, she has 6 weeks left till her due date. Can she use a tens machine for pain relief?
2006-10-05 13:21:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes she can, but only on her back, as using it near her tummy might bring on premature labour. I know you can use them before you go into labour because the midwives advise you to try putting on the machine to make sure it works and you can put it on properly before you actually need it. If in doubt though, she should check with her midwife. Not sure if TENS will help her with that sort of pain though, but it might be worth a try.
2006-10-06 14:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tens was actually invented for back pain i used it while i was in labour for both of my pregnancies and it was fantastic. all it is, is little electronic thingymies that feel like little vibrations its quite soothing and tell her she can also use it when she's in labour!
If the pain is very pad though she should see her doctor or midwife it could become serious, there's and illness that pregnant women can get and i forget what its called but its PSP or something.... anyway good luck and congrats to your friend
EDIT: tens does not have to be prescribed.. in fact i dont think you can get one on perscription you have to buy one or hire one.
2006-10-05 13:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by chickL 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with using a TENS machine while pregnant, i used mine throughout my pregnancy and labour, you can get them on rental from BOOTS and similiar places, they are not prescription only
2006-10-05 23:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nimsay 06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There advertised on the tv for use in pregnancy and labour so id say they are lol. If your still worried ask your midwife 1st. Boots rent them, around £30 for 9 weeks but there around that price to buy so you may aswell just buy it and if you dont like it then dont use it. Same price as just renting anyway. Let us know if it works!
2016-03-18 05:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
idont think she can because she only has six weeks left the tens machine can bring on labour. i would double cheak with her midwife. my friend has four week left and she has been told that she is not allowed to use it
2006-10-06 01:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by nicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tens are prescription machines. If the doctor prescribes one, then yes, she can. If the doctor doesn't, it's because he believes it won't do any good.
2006-10-05 13:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Scotland we are told not to use one unless we are in labour.
Not really sure why, that just the rules.
2006-10-06 23:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by EMMA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she can and she can use this as pain relief when she is in labour good luck
2006-10-06 00:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by vicky s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS BETTER FOR HER TO BED REST INSTEAD OF USING A MACHINE. ITS MY OPINION.
2006-10-05 16:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by LAMUNECA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course. My friend had one and she loved it.
2006-10-05 13:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋