Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 72: Using TENS in labor with Judy Key Judy Key is a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator. She works with New Life Birth Services, a doula collective in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy’s favorite part of her life as a doula are the new relationships that are born out of supporting families.  For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e71/                        Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy  And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Growing Our Family · S01E72 – Using TENS in labor with Judy Key HAVE YOU JOINED OUR FACEBOOK GROUP YET?? “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A Community For Moms”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/434759000779665/?ref=share Where to find the podcast: * Spotify* Apple Podcasts* Blubrry* Stitcher* TuneIn* Google* iHeartRADIO* Or any other major podcasting platform! Show Notes -What is a TENS unit? -Is it safe for both mom and baby? -How can this help with pain management during labor?  (is there a difference between low intensity and high intensity) -What is the Gate Control Theory?  -Are there any downsides to using a TENS machine? -Can you use it in conjunction with other pain relief options? -Where do you typically connect the pads? -How do you select a TENS unit?  Judy’s Recommended Product:  OBI TENS Plus with Booster Button (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DDZBHK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NF3EFb2476GX2  Dr. Frederick’s TENS Unit Electrodes : https://amzn.to/34qHSGS  Where to find Judy: Website: https://www.newlifebirthservices.org/ Intro Song courtesy of: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque