As a holistic doula I'm always looking out for new techniques or therapies that will support women to be able to have an easier experience during pregnancy and birth.
Most of you will hear about using a TENS machine while researching holistic and drug free options to make labour more comfortable. They've been used for years to help with muscle aches and pains. Some women find it can help in very early labour and also give you something else to focus on which is beneficial in itself.
However most women don't use a TENS machine for subsequent labours as the level of comfort it provides once labour is fully established is often pretty minimal.
My honest opinion of a TENS machine is that it's a little bit outdated now as technology has progressed a lot in the last few decades. Luckily there's a new kid on the block for reducing pain in labour. It's called Scenar Therapy and it's really pretty amazing.
A Scenar device (Self-Controlled Neuro-Adaptive Regulator) is one of the most advanced forms of pain relief treatment technology currently available and has no side effects. It's a highly effective and easy to use electrotherapy device. Many healthcare professionals, physiotherapists and alternative therapists use it to treat acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, arthritis, back pains, inflammation and it can be extremely helpful in pregnancy and labour.
One of the things I love the most about using a Scenar is that it's just so effective and powerful to use during labour. It really makes such a huge difference to the women I use it with that it's been nicknamed "my magic machine".
It has a adjustable power control which can match the intensity during all stages of labour. There's no other device that can do this without any side effects. Plus because the area of pain relief can be finely personalised to suit you and the exact location of your pain it's very safe and harmless for your baby,
Scenar is great during pregnancy as well as bringing relief in labour. I often give treatments during pregnancy to help with sleep problems, uncomfortable muscles or sore hips. This helps relax mothers and also gives them the opportunity to experience the Scenar device before the big day.
I bring my Scenar device to all the births I attend along with my homeopathic birth kit, my energy tools and all the more usual Doula bag items.
If you would like to try the Scenar device I would be happy to give you a treatment and tell you all about it.
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