My labour was very quick, 6.5 hours, despite being a first time Mum.  I started using the Labour TENS machine at home 2 hours after the onset of my contractions.  I started the pulses at 10mA and gradually increased the levels as my contractions became stronger.  During the pushing stage I set the TENS machine at full strength with no additional pain relief.

I remember my pain levels during labour being bearable thanks to the TENS machine and a tennis ball that I was squeezing the life out of!

I would recommend the TENS machine to all women giving birth.. Who knows, it could be all the pain relief you need!