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    Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) offers an underutilized nonpharmacologic approach to manage labor pain. This method can provide effective pain relief for birthing families when knowledge of its evidence is shared by healthcare providers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Pain Management
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Background:

    • Pain management is crucial in healthcare.
    • Pregnancy and childbirth pain are unique physiologic phenomena influenced by personal and cultural factors.
    • Nonpharmacologic pain relief methods are often underutilized due to lack of awareness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a nonpharmacologic comfort technique for pregnancy and childbirth.
    • To highlight the importance of TENS as an evidence-based pain management option.
    • To encourage the use of TENS by healthcare providers and birthing families.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the efficacy of TENS for labor pain.
    • Discussion of TENS application and benefits during pregnancy and labor.
    • Emphasis on the role of childbirth educators, doulas, nurses, and midwives in promoting TENS.

    Main Results:

    • TENS is an available nonpharmacologic tool for managing discomfort during pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Evidence supporting TENS efficacy is not widely known, leading to underutilization.
    • Healthcare providers play a key role in educating families about TENS.

    Conclusions:

    • TENS is a viable nonpharmacologic option for labor pain management.
    • Increased knowledge and dissemination of evidence can improve TENS utilization.
    • Empowering birthing families with knowledge of TENS can enhance their childbirth experience.