Marie, my friend told me I could use a TENS device to help soothe my painful back. I’m 30 weeks pregnant and was wondering if it’s safe for me and my baby.

Thanks for your help!

Jacinthe


 

Hello Jacinthe!

I get that your back is making you suffer! At 30 weeks, you’ve added a lot of weight! A TENS is a device that is often used in physiotherapy to soothe acute and chronic pain using transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation. This helps secrete more endorphins in the body, which is natural morphine, to help soothe individuals.

Please read my article about TENS and pregnant women where I explore the topic with professionals in the field. There’s a lot of information that can answer your question.

Marie
The Baby Expert

Discover our videos

Subscribe to a monthly or quarterly package now to access full videos.

Perinatal Depression

Perinatal Depression

Have you ever heard about postnatal or postpartum depression? Did you know that perinatal depression covers more than just the
Breaking Your Water

Breaking Your Water

One of a pregnant woman’s greatest fears is breaking their water in public. It can happen, but breaking your water
Osteopathy During Pregnancy

Osteopathy During Pregnancy

Osteopathy can help soothe pregnancy ailments. This alternative practice can help safely reduce discomfort for mother and baby. Marie, along
Twins

Twins

Did you know that the average gestation perod for twins is 36 weeks, rather than 40? If you are having

Discover other articles

My baby’s arm is soft and flabby.

My baby’s arm is soft and flabby.

I gave birth to my baby 2 weeks ago, and have noted that his left arm is flabbier than his right. I often try to
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

Hello Future Parents, Once again I have a hot topic I want to talk to you about. Some mothers out there have maybe already had
I feel really down! Is this postpartum depression?

I feel really down! Is this postpartum depression?

Marie, I took your prenatal classes. You sometimes talked about how we might feel down after childbirth. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but
I am at 41 weeks and still nothing!

I am at 41 weeks and still nothing!

Read the previous part of this story, I am at 40 weeks tomorrow. Dear Parents, I am at 41 weeks and still nothing. Yesterday we

What’s a TENS?

Par Marie Fortier Temps de lecture: 1 min
0