TENS in Labor Workshop
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https://doulaversity.com/pathways
What is TENS?
TENS stands for, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS is a safe, non-pharmaceutical method of pain control, and can be helpful for a women in labor.
A TENS unit is a hand-held, battery operated device that connects lead wires to four stimulating pads that are placed on the laboring woman*s back. It's electrical impulses stimulate nerve fibers just under the skin creating a prickly, or tingling type of sensation.
Studies have shown that women were less likely to use an epidural with the TENS unit, and were more likely to use one again in the future. A study that investigated the use of TENS for back pain in labor found that "Tens has a specific beneficial effect on pain localized in the back."
(Ref - Bundsen, et al , 1981; Carroll, et al, 1997; Thomas et al, 1988)
Most women who use a TENS in labor are likely to use the TENS for their next labor and birth. Like laboring in a tub, TENS is not going to work for everyone, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to offer it to every laboring mother?
https://doulaversity.com/pathways
What is TENS?
TENS stands for, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS is a safe, non-pharmaceutical method of pain control, and can be helpful for a women in labor.
A TENS unit is a hand-held, battery operated device that connects lead wires to four stimulating pads that are placed on the laboring woman*s back. It's electrical impulses stimulate nerve fibers just under the skin creating a prickly, or tingling type of sensation.
Studies have shown that women were less likely to use an epidural with the TENS unit, and were more likely to use one again in the future. A study that investigated the use of TENS for back pain in labor found that "Tens has a specific beneficial effect on pain localized in the back."
(Ref - Bundsen, et al , 1981; Carroll, et al, 1997; Thomas et al, 1988)
Most women who use a TENS in labor are likely to use the TENS for their next labor and birth. Like laboring in a tub, TENS is not going to work for everyone, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to offer it to every laboring mother?
The TENS In Labor Workshop is designed specifically to train doulas on how to safely, and properly implement the use of TENS in their doula practice.
Topics Include:
What is TENS? How does a TENS unit work? Understanding the Gate Control Theory History of TENS Why a TENS? Understanding the evidence of TENS in labors Safety and precautions The difference in TENS machines Cleaning your TENS Purchasing TENS and replacing accessories Implementing TENS in your doula practice |
Objectives
After completion of the TENS in Labor Workshop, my hope is that participants will be able to: Describe a TENS devise Understand and communicate the two basic ways a TENS helps with pain in labor Understand the research findings on the use of TENS in labor for pain, safety, and patient satisfaction Explain the benefits of TENS in Labor Explain the contradictions to TENS in labor Demonstrate how to use TENS unit, and properly apply stimulation pads Explain the differences between a TENS, EMS, and Labor TENS Learn how to implement TENS in your doula practice |
Bring a TENS in Labor Workshop to your doula community!
PRICE: $100
Host/coordinator price: $25
If you are interested in hosing and coordinating the TENS in Labor workshop, please contact me to discuss
the details. A minimum of 8 participants need to be secured in order to travel to most places.
REFUNDS for doula's attending births:
At this time, there are no refunds.
This fee can also be transferred to another future workshop, or I will provide the opportunity for a private session via Skype.
The cost of the workshop includes handouts, and your own set of electrode pads. Extra electrodes may be purchased for $6.00 each.
You will be learning to use the Elle TENS (pictured above), as well as the Lady and Obi TENS units.
The Elle TENS will be available for purchase after the workshop, or at a later date for $120.
A certificate of your TENS training will be provided after the completion of the workshop
A very important note to DONA certified doulas!
In order for a DONA doula to use a TENS unit she must be certified through a DONA approved workshop.
This workshop is not DONA approved. I am in the process of applying to DONA so that I can become a continuing education provider recognized by DONA for CEU's.
PRICE: $100
Host/coordinator price: $25
If you are interested in hosing and coordinating the TENS in Labor workshop, please contact me to discuss
the details. A minimum of 8 participants need to be secured in order to travel to most places.
REFUNDS for doula's attending births:
At this time, there are no refunds.
This fee can also be transferred to another future workshop, or I will provide the opportunity for a private session via Skype.
The cost of the workshop includes handouts, and your own set of electrode pads. Extra electrodes may be purchased for $6.00 each.
You will be learning to use the Elle TENS (pictured above), as well as the Lady and Obi TENS units.
The Elle TENS will be available for purchase after the workshop, or at a later date for $120.
A certificate of your TENS training will be provided after the completion of the workshop
A very important note to DONA certified doulas!
In order for a DONA doula to use a TENS unit she must be certified through a DONA approved workshop.
This workshop is not DONA approved. I am in the process of applying to DONA so that I can become a continuing education provider recognized by DONA for CEU's.