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1. Duration __ Strength Contractions last longer than 30 seconds the display will pulse seconds After 30 minutes this pulsing will stop If you prefer not to see these time displays you can turn them off Hold down clock and strength down button together for 3 seconds to turn off clock display Hold down clock and strength up button together for 3 seconds to turn on clock display my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 17 CONTENTS MamatTENS My Time maternity unit Mono Leadwire with Integral pack of maternity pads item code MT50 100Int2 2 x Batteries AA 1 5v Type LR6 Instruction Manual Neck cord with quick release Transit Pouch 10 INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES Remove Battery Cover Press down in centre of battery cover and Slide backwards in direction of raised arrows Insert batteries Ensure that the ribbon goes behind the batteries to aid removal gt Ensure that the batteries are inserted the right way as shown in battery compartment When the batteries are running low a low battery indicator will show on the screen battery symbol The strength of the batteries will affect the performance of the MamaTENs My Time and the sensations will seem feint even on the higher strength settings Disposal of batteries Always dispose of batteries safely Do not throw onto a fire 18 my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 19 11 CONNECTING MONO LEADWIRE
2. either until the end of your labour or just before the end of your labour go back to programme A To return to programme A press the programme button twice more N B You will possibly be aware that the stimulation is slightly greater from the higher pair of pads Ch1 is greater than the lower pair set of pads Ch2 This is intentional and part of the therapy 22 my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 23 14 EXTRA PAIN RELIEF If the level of pain becomes extreme or if you did not start using the unit sooner enough to allow for the full endorphin release then it is Suggested that you go to programme C AP ACTIVE POWER In this programme the strength Power Ramps up and which brings into play Brief Intense pain relief It also acts as a distraction In between contractions press the programme button until the screen displays C AP The strength will be at zero Press the Strength UP button until the stimulation is comfortable As the contraction begins press and hold down the Boost button This will ramp up the strength Hold down the button until the stimulation is as strong as you can bear At that moment release the button and the strength will immediately start to fall If you press and hold the button now it will sustain the strength at this level as long as you want When you release the button strength will return to the level it was before you first pressed the Boost button 15 G
3. screen as A Int and A Con Second preset programme is shown on the screen as B Int and B Con A Int This is the first programme to be used from the onset of labour It is for the period between contractions which we call the interval on the screen A Con This is the programme to be used during contractions We call this contraction on the screen Some mothers can go right through their whole labour using only these two programmes Other mothers will use these programmes until they are around 7cms dilated and then turn to gt the B programmes B Int This programme is to be used after the A programmes as your labour progresses This programme is to be used between contractions B Con This is the programme to be used during contractions Just before birth consider going back to the A programmes which can take you through to the birth If your labour pains become extremely severe or if you do not start using the unit until late into your labour thereby not allowing time for the endorphin release to take effect then use the power ramp programme Power Ramp Shown on the screen as C AP Active Power This programme allows you to ramp up the strength until it distracts you from your labour pain The strength is completely in your control my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 9 5 PRECAUTIONS Before using the MamaTENS My Time please carefully read the following pre
4. sign BATT Refers only to MamaTENS MY Time that have been purchased will be displayed on the screen To remove batteries pull gently on Your unit is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase ribbon that goes around the back of the batteries Battery type ONLY use either 1 5 AA alkaline batteries or NIMH AA rechargeable batteries If a fault develops return the unit to MamaTENS at the address below together with a copy of your invoice and details of the problem The guarantee does not cover the batteries electrode pads or AN NEVER attempt to recharge an alkaline battery There is a risk mono leadwire of explosion DO NOT mix batteries of different types Please note that the Guarantee is invalidated if Disposal i incorrect batteries have been fitted Always dispose of batteries as per government guidelines see ii if the unit has been immersed in water maltreated or I section 20 Never put batteries in a fire nor try to disassemble them tampered with Do not attempt to revive alkaline batteries by heating charging or other means Warning e Keep batteries out of the reach of small children e f battery leakage occurs and comes in contact with the skin or eyes wash thoroughly with lots of water e Seek medical advice immediately if you believe a cell has been swallowed HELPLINE A helpline is available Monday to Friday Call 01372 72 34 34 Or Email ask mama tens info 27 28 my time_ma
5. 12 POSITIONING THE PADS continued Insert the Mono leadwire plug into the base 4 Place the top pair of pads with white leads either side of the of the unit Please note that it has been spine about 4 inches 100mm apart from each other just below designed to only insert one way your bra line 5 Place the lower pair of pads with black leads either side of the spine about 4 inches 100mm apart and about 1 inch 25mm above the dimples at the base of the spine just above 12 POSITIONING THE PADS the buttocks Electrode pads must always be used in pairs NB It is important to make sure that the pads are fitted correctly CA a so that the signal can flow in a circuit white being the top pair and black the bottom pair gt Y Correct positioning of the pads will give maximum pain relief so please study the i Ea photo and then follow these instructions ay 1 Make sure the unit is switched off before applying the pads 2 Make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying the pads 3 Carefully peel the pads off their plastic liners Do not pull on the leadwire Keep the liners in case the pads are to be used again i Ke N O my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 21 13 WHEN YOUR LABOUR STARTS 1 Press and hold the ON Button until the screen lights up 2 Check that the programme is A int 3 Press and hold the Strength UP button until you feel the stimulation through the pads and the
6. ENERAL INFORMATION TRIAL RUN It is recommended that you have a trial run with your MamaTENS My Time before your labour starts so that you know how it works where to put the pads and what the stimulation in the programmes feels like After your trial run return the pads to the clear plastic film and store in the re sealable bag Make sure that the MamaTENS My Time is switched off before removing the pads QUICK RELEASE NECK CORD Your MamaTENS My Time is supplied with a quick release neck oe cord The neck cord allows for the unit to be hung around your neck if required To fit the neck cord simply pass it through the loop at the top of the unit CAUTION Do not substitute string or a regular necklace as such items may not open in the event of a snagging EASY START ONE TOUCH MEMORY The MamaTENS My Time has intelligent memory that enables the unit to remember the last programme used which it reverts to at the touch of one button At the same time the strength gently ramps up to around 75 of the level last used This memory start will not occur if the batteries have been replaced 24 my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 25 PAD ALARM The MamaTENS My Time monitors the condition of the pads during use and the quality of the connection to the body If either deteriorates to a point where the stimulation is effected detrimentally the words PADS will flash on the screen and an audible
7. beep will be heard This will probably occur if one of the pads has come away from your body Check all four pads If a pad does come away from the body totally or partly the Comfort Strength Control feature automatically lowers the stimulation proportionally to reduce any discomfort you may feel When the pads are put back the stimulation will automatically return to the original level The PADS alarm only works when the strength exceeds 5 0mA PADS The pads supplied are MamaTENS 50x100mm superior multi use self adhesive pads item no E CM50100IT The pads and mono leadwire are moulded together to simplify use Please Note i Not to immerse the pads in water as they are water soluble li Even though the pads are hypo allergenic very rarely skin irritation can occur If this is significant stop using the unit and remove the pads You can call our helpline for further advice iii Do not apply pads to broken skin or to skin which does not have normal sensation POST NATAL USE After you have had your baby if you are in pain consider using the unit as it will give you relief USE DURING AND AFTER CAESAREAN Even if you decide to have a caesarean you can still use the MamaTENS My Time After your caesarean if you are in pain use the unit to give you relief my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 27 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 16 GUARANTEE When the batteries need to be changed the low battery
8. cautions Do NOT use the MamaTENS My Time under the following circumstances During the first 26 weeks of pregnancy On the abdomen at any time during pregnancy or labour If you have a heart pacemaker If you have a heart rhythm problem If you are suffering from acute feverish conditions If you are suffering from infectious diseases or tumours When driving cycling or operating machinery If you have or have had epilepsy you must obtain the full approval of your doctor prior to using the MamaTENS My Time unit The Pads electrodes must NOT be placed On the abdomen at any time during pregnancy On the carotid sinuses located on the front of the neck Over the eyes Cross cranially i e across both temples at the same time On broken skin On areas where normal sensation is absent 6 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS e Do not immerse the MamaTENS My Time in water e Do not place the MamaTENS My Time close to excessive heat e Do not attempt to open the MamaTENS My Time e Do not use anything other than the specified batteries e Keep the MamaTENS My Time away from sources of high magnetic fields such as TVs microwave ovens and hi fi speakers as magnetic fields may affect the LCD display but not the working of the unit IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR MIDWIFE DOCTOR OR I OBSTETRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST my time manual aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 11 7 MAMATENS My Time CONTROLS Pro
9. d post it back to us Upon receipt we will send your old device for components recovery and recycling to help to conserve the world s resources and minimise any adverse effects on the environment X my time_manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 31 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Safety Classification Internal power source Type BF Designed for continuous use Waveform Asymmetrical Bi Phasic No special moisture protection Amplitude over 500 ohm load 70mA zero to peak ve in Environmental Specifications Temperature range 0 to 35C steps of 0 5mMA Constant current over Operating Humidity 20 to 65 RH 500 1500 Ohm Temperature range 0 to 55C Constant voltage when Storage Humidity 10 to 90 RH PADS signal shows TYPE BF EQUIPMENT Equipment providing a Output plug Fully shielded touch proof r degree of protection against mini USB electric shock with isolated a applied part Channels Dual Channel TTT This symbol on the unit means Batteries 2 x AA Alkaline Refer to Instruction Manual Two AA batteries OR rechargeable NiMH NB The electrical specifications are nominal and subject to variation from the listed values due to normal production tolerances Weight 90 gms without batteries Dimensions 110 53 30 mm
10. feeling is comfortable then release 4 The feeling through the pads will appear to lessen as your body gets used to the stimulation Press the Strength UP button again until you feel the stimulation at a comfortable level 5 As you feel your contraction begin press the Boost button and release The programme will change to A con at the same level of strength 6 At the end of your contraction press the Boost button again and the programme will change to A int again at the same strength level 7 Remain in programme A for as long as possible switching between A int and A con as necessary simply increasing the strength 8 If the pain goes deep normally when you are around 7cms dilated then in between contractions press the Programme button and the unit will go to B int at zero strength The strength will then gradually increase to about 75 of your previous setting Press and hold Strength UP button until you feel the stimulation through the pads and the feeling is comfortable then release Increasing the strength as your body becomes used to the stimulation 9 As you feel your contraction begin press the Boost button and release The programme will change to B con at the same level of strength 10 At the end of your contraction press the Boost button again and the programme will change to B int again at the same strength 11 Continue to go from B int to B con
11. grammes ON Time in Labour OFF lt a J A abe yd MOM NE ay Boost Button Strength UP Strength DOWN On Button To switch unit on Press and hold down for 3 seconds When the unit is switched ON an audible Beep will be heard One Touch Memory Start When switched on the unit will automatically start in the programme which was being used when it was switched off The strength returns to around 75 of the level that was being used when the unit was switched off This simplifies start up dramatically During oO start up to stop the increase in strength at any time press any key once OFF Button To switch unit off Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds and the unit will switch off Alternatively press and release the OFF button until the LCD screen displays 0 any further press will switch the unit off When the unit switches OFF an audible double Beep will be heard NOTE Always check unit is OFF before removing pads 12 my time manual aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 13 Programme Button The MamaTENS My Time has specially selected programmes When you FIRST switch the unit on it starts in programme A Each time the P button is pressed and released the programme changes the LCD display showing the programme selected If you switch the unit back on within 2 hours it will default to the programme last used otherwise it will retur
12. my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 1 TIMED CONTROLLED Layee PURE POWERFUL PAY TITY pan Reue Distributed by TensCare Ltd 9 Blenheim Road Longmead Business Park instr ennon U Se Epsom Surrey KT19 9BE UK Tel 44 0 1372 723434 Email ask mamaz tens info www mama tens info my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 1 ae MAMAE Contents my TIME Section Page 1 Introduction and Features T 3 2 How TENS works 5 3 Are there any side effects l 4 The Programmes 5 6 Precautions 9 10 7 Controls 11 8 Screen Display 15 9 Contents 17 10 Installation of Batteries 18 14 Connecting Mono Leadwire 19 12 Positioning of Pads 120 3 When your labour starts 21 14 Extra pain relief 23 15 General Information LAL 16 Guarantee 28 1 Consumables and servicing 29 18 WEE 30 19 Technical Specifications 31 my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 1 1 INTRODUCTION MamaTENS My Time Special features e MamatENs My Time LABOUR LOG The MamaTENS My Time is a ver y y Labour Log enables you to monitor the duration and frequency of your special maternity TENS as it not only offers l j y y contractions Labour Log times each contraction in seconds and shows the powerful controllable pain relief but also time between contractions Labour Log can show the total duration of the gives information about contraction times labour at a
13. n to programme A Strength UP Button To increase strength Press and hold down until required strength is achieved No sensation will be felt through the pads until the strength reaches at least the 2 5mA level Press and release to increase in 0 5mA steps Strength DOWN Button To decrease strength Hold down button and strength will decrease in 0 5mA steps Boost Button Press the Boost button when your contraction begins to change the mode from Int to Con Time in Labour Button Press and hold this button to see how long in hours and minutes you have been in labour After 3 seconds the display reverts an to normal To reset the time to zero hold down the key for 5 seconds The time automatically resets when the MamaTENS My Time has been turned for more than 2 hours The time in hours and minutes my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 15 6 SCREEN DISPLAY Duration Shows the length in seconds of your last contraction The counter starts when you press the Boost button to start Con mode to the f 1 MAMACA Ti time you press it again to return to Int mode It continues to show MY IME the time until the start of your next contraction _ Interval Programme Interval ee iar Shows the length of time in minutes and seconds of the total time minutes seconds between the start of your last two contractions Mode When Contractions are less than 5 minutes apart AND ce
14. nual_aw 10 8 08 20 49 Page 29 17 CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING Refers only to MamaTENS MY Time that have been purchased Only E CM50100IT packs of pads can be used with the unit These are available from either from your supplier or by contacting MamaTENS on 01372 723434 or by going to www tenscare co uK Please ensure that you order the correct pads Batteries can also be purchased in the same way or on the high street They are AA 1 5v alkaline batteries For servicing please return the unit to MamaTENS 9 Blenheim Road Longmead Business Park Epsom Surrey KT19 9BE Please ensure that you enclose your name address and contact telephone number so that you can be contacted and informed about any problem and any costs involved 18 DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS WEEE Refers only to MamaTENS MY Time that have been purchased One of the provisions of the European Directive 2002 96 CE is that anything electrical or electronic should not be treated as domestic waste and simply thrown away To remind you of this Directive all affected products are now being marked with a crossed out wheelie bin symbol as depicted below To comply with the Directive you can return your old electro therapy unit to us for disposal Simply print a postage paid PACKETPOST RETURNS label from our websites www mama tens info or www tenscare co uk Attach this to an envelope or padded bag with the unit enclosed an
15. ny time Labour Log is unique to the MamaTENS My Time and the length of your labour see Labour and is of invaluable help to you and your midwife Log The MamaTENSs My Time was vel in conjunction with Midwi developed in conjunctio idwives e MamaTENs My Time PAD ALARM all of whom are members of the Royal Perfect pad contact and condition is important to obtain maximum benefit College of Midwives and with feedback from any TENS unit To ensure best performance the MamaTENS My from thousands of mothers who had used Time has been fitted with a Pad Alarm that shows you if the contact e TENS during labour The aim being to of any of the four pads to your body is lost or below standard You might produce the ULTIMATE maternity TENS otherwise not be aware of the break in contact which would interrupt the benefit being obtained from the unit e MamaTENs My Time COMFORT STRENGTH CONTROL Gives a gentle and reproducible stimulation CSC monitors skin and pad resistance and adjusts the output to maintain a constant feeling This gives you greater comfort and takes away the possibility of getting an unpleasant spike in strength if a pad starts coming away from the body With CGC you can increase the strength on the MamaTENS My Time in very small steps which is much more comfortable than conventional TENS units my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 3 MamaTENS My Time Other featu
16. res Preset programmes and intelligent Active Power ramp The MamaTENS My Time has 2 preset programmes These programmes have been clinically proven to give relief from labour pain Both programmes have a boost facility so that they can be used between and during contractions A power ramp facility a variation of intense TENS has also been included to help counter extreme pain In Active Power ramp mode as long as you keep your finger pressed the strength keeps increasing beyond normal settings to action the third pain relief mechanism of TENS called Brief Intense TENS to help counter extreme pain You can use the intelligent Active Power control to hold the strength just below the highest you can stand Easy Start One Touch Memory The MamaTENS My Time has intelligent memory that enables the unit to remember the last programme and the strength setting used The strength level going back to 75 of the last level used 2 in 1 Lead Connection Unique single plug connection for both channels which simplifies lead connection and management during use Backlit LCD screen Makes the screen easy to read Sculptured keypad Makes it easy to select the right button my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 5 2 HOW TENS WORKS TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS stimulates your body s own natural defences against pain TENS is totally safe has been used b
17. y thousands of expectant mothers and is recommended by midwives THE ADVANTAGES OF TENS e Totally safe e Allows mother to control her pain relief e No effect on the baby e Allows mother to be mobile during labour TENS sends a very small electric current through the skin which works in THREE ways Pain Gate Stimulating the sensory nerves which carry touch and temperature signals These nerves go to the same connections in the spine as the nerves carrying pain A strong sensory signal will block the pain signal travelling up the spine to the brain this is known as the Pain Gate aA Endorphin Release At low frequency settings and slightly stronger output TENS drives the motor nerves to produce a small repetitive muscle contraction This is seen by the brain as exercise and this promotes release of Endorphins your body s own natural pain killer The relief builds up and normally takes about 40 minutes to reach a maximum level which can last for hours Brief Intense A very strong TENS signal produces an additional pain blocking effect for a short period of time my time manual_aw 10 8 08 20 48 Page 7 3 ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS NO there are NO known side effects from TENS use and long term stimulation is NOT harmful 4 THE PROGRAMMES The i touch MamaTENS has 2 preset and a Power Ramp programme Each of the two preset programmes is in two forms First preset programme is shown on the

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