This course is a practical, hands-on guide to effectively using a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit as a drug-free option during labor.
You’ll learn how TENS works to alleviate labor pain, its benefits, and step-by-step instructions for proper application.
What we will cover:
Understanding TENS for Labor: Discover how TENS therapy can help manage labor pain by blocking pain signals and promoting natural pain relief.
Benefits: Explore the advantages of using a TENS unit during labor, including its non-invasive nature, portability, and ability to provide a sense of control over pain.
Learn the differences: Single and dual channel unit and how to use the boost, burst, modes 1 and 2 and the optimax buttons.
Step-by-Step Application: Learn the correct placement of electrodes on the pregnant woman’s back to target labor pain effectively, and how to adjust intensity levels.
Safety and When to Use: Learn about the appropriate times to use TENS during labor and any important safety considerations.
By the end of this course, you will feel prepared and empowered on how to incorporate the use of a TENS unit with your patients/clients to support a more comfortable and positive birth experience.
