Community› The Bump Message Boards› Natural Birth
Natural Birth
New Discussion

Anyone used a TENS unit during pregnancy??

dmhrn13dmhrn13 member
in Natural Birth

I'm having horrible siatica at only 24 weeks. I'm trying everything- stretching, exercise, PT, chiropractor, acupunture, massage. But, I'm so uncomfortable.

Thinking of using a TENS unit but can't find much info in the way of saftey during pregnancy. I know its fine in labor. Has anyone used one??

TTC since 1/2008
BFP 7/2009 m/c
BFP 9/2009 m/c
Clomid IUI 12/2010, 1/2011, 2/2011 All BFN
IVF #1 6/2011 BFN, no frosties
IVF #2 2/2012 BFP
DD born 10/2012
FET 9/3/2013 BFN, no more frosties
IVF # 3 11/3/13 Canceled after retrieval d/t severe OHSS, 3 frosties
FET #3 2/2014 BFP Twins!
B/G Twins born 9/2014 at 36w4d

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

image
Report Reply to Post

Re: Anyone used a TENS unit during pregnancy??

  • macy42macy42

    From what I've read, they are not safe during pregnancy. I just tried to find my source but can't. I'm going to assume that if the other things you listed didn't help, then a TENS unit isn't going to help. If it were safe to use electrodes on you then I'm sure your chiropractor would have tried it.

    My advice is to keep seeing you chiro- it should get better.

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • phq2011phq2011
    Using any form of stimulation in the lower back during pregnancy is dangerous because it can trigger contractions. Consider a rice pack? They don't get too hot and cool naturally so you don't have to worry about getting too hot or burning yourself, like you can with a heating pad.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • CilleyCilley
    I used it only in L&D with my 1st and it was awesome! I tried it once during the early part of pregnancy and hated it. Not sure about the safety of the baby, but during L&D it divided my attention in 1/2 between the strong contractions and the zinging in my back. I didn't have time to use it with my 2nd, but I will still bring it to the hospital just in case.
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic Lilypie Third Birthday tickers Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"