A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a physiotherapy device that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes that are applied to the skin. The sensation experienced is like a tingling feeling which may feel strange for about 10 seconds, but then you’ll fall in love with it, as it’s just like getting a massage, and who doesn’t love getting a massage?!

In my last article I talked about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) and made a brief reference to having had an extended breech presentation. So as a follow on, here is that story! My first child was an extended breech birth but went undiagnosed till week 38. I was having itching due to my Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), which was also undiagnosed at that stage too. My blood pressure had gone up and I was very stressed.

As with most things, healthy diet and lifestyle practices will make a big difference to your general wellbeing, and never is this more apparent than during pregnancy. Eating well means nourishment for you and your little one. It’s about choosing the best quality foods you can, particularly those that are in season, as they will be rich in nutrition.