Birth planning is a way that you can take control of your labor experience and make informed decisions. Most everything about labor is a conversation of risks and benefits. You get to make decisions for yourself that include accepting or declining any procedure or intervention.

A TENS unit can provide you with almost instant pain relief during contractions. For a more natural way to manage your pain during labor, without the need of “stronger stuff” (like an epidural), a TENS unit could be an option to explore!