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4.1 ASSEMBLY
Before use, you will first need to assemble your mamaTENS.
Insert the lead wire for the pads to be used under the
bra line into channel one at the base of the machine.
The lead wire for the pads which will be used on your
lower back should then be inserted into channel two.
Once you have done this you will need to ask your birthing partner to
place the electrode pads into the correct position on your back.
To ensure adhesion of pads, the area of skin they are going to be
applied to needs to be clean, dry and free from grease or powder.
Peel off the clear plastic covers and attach the pads to your back
as shown in section 9. Please keep the bag and clear film liners for
preserving the pads after use.
Place the pads which are wired to
channel one under the bra line
and the pads wired to channel two
just below the knicker line.
With the pads in place you can choose to use the belt clip or the neck
cord, whichever you are most comfortable with, so you are able to
remain as mobile as possible.
This neck cord is specially designed to pull apart if you snag it or the
machine. Do not use other things like string that might not break.
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WARNING
CH1
CH2
4.2 WHEN TO START USING YOUR mamaTENS
You can start using
mamaTENS
as soon your contractions start to
become regular.
4.3 PROGRAMME A
When you switch the machine on it
automatically selects Labour Programme A.
The LCD screen will display ‘A01’.
This programme is designed to provide a pulsing sensation that triggers
the release of endorphins, relaxing you and relieving you from pain.
There are two modes, A1 and A2.
Mode A1 is for use between contractions and mode A2 is for use
during contractions. You can switch between the two modes at any
time by pressing the ‘Boost’ button.
The
mamaTENS
will start at zero intensity. Increase the intensity until
you feel a pulsing on-off-on-off sensation.
mamaTENS
has 50 small
steps of intensity, so you have fine control of the strength of stimulation.
When the next contraction starts press the
‘Boost’ button
once and
the mode will change to mode A2, at the same intensity level as it
was when in mode A1. Mode A2 feels like a constant strong tingling.
At the end of the contraction, press the
‘Boost’ button
to return to
mode A1. Repeat this each time a contraction starts.
As the contractions become stronger simply increase the intensity.
If a lead wire becomes detached from its socket the unit
will automatically reset intensity to zero.
A01
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