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- Page 1 Operator’s manual...
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Page 2: What Is Tens
Dear Customer, Follow operating instructions! Failure to do so could place the patient or Thank you for choosing Kegel8 Mother Nurture. You now have a new best operator at risk. friend to support you through the birth of your baby and beyond. Created... -
Page 3: Indications For Use
● Do not insert wires into a mains power supply. placement, so no worries there either. If you follow the instructions in this User Guide, Kegel8 Mother Nurture is ● Do not immerse unit into water or any other substance. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contra Indications & Precautions Contents Please read this Kegel8 Mother Nurture User Guide before using this stimulation device. Content Page Kegel8 Mother Nurture should not be used: ● By patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemaker unless Indications for use advised to by their Doctor. -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Channel A Remote Channel B Your Kegel8 Mother Nurture is designed to be used by women and when switch used correctly, is a safe and effective way of strengthening pelvic floor muscles and drug-free pain relief during labour. However, as it works by using electrical pulses, there are some people that should seek medical advice before using the device. -
Page 6: Kegel8 Mother Nurture Check List
Kegel8 Mother Nurture Check List Where Can You Use Your Kegel8 Mother Nurture? Kegel8 Mother Nurture is designed for home use, but can be used in When you open the Kegel8 Mother Nurture packaging, you should find: medical centres and hospitals too. Before you use your Kegel8, please ●... -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Kegel8 Mother Nurture
(see Choosing a Kegel8 Programme) Battery Power Level Kegel8 Mother Nurture has two sets of + and – buttons. You can use these If your Kegel8 Mother Nurture battery is running low on power, a low bat- buttons to increase (+) and decrease (-) the strength of the electrical puls- tery symbol will appear in the middle of the screen. -
Page 8: How Your Kegel8 Mother Nurture Works
How your Kegel8 Mother nurture Works The Kegel8 Mother Nurture is one of a new breed of dual Neuromuscular Kegel8 Mother Nurture features a number of pre-set programmes for pel- Stimulation (STIM) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) vic floor exercise and natural pain relief during labour. These programmes... -
Page 9: Using Kegel8 Mother Nurture For The First Time
A strong This can give you peace of mind that your Mother Nurture is set up ready contraction that ‘pulls’ the muscles is what you should aim to feel. -
Page 10: Exercising With Kegel8 Mother Nurture
So please read the Safety Information carefully. as KE Gel. The lubricant not only helps insertion but also On the back of your Kegel8 Mother Nurture, slide off the battery improves connectivity and the transfer of electrical pulses cover and insert the battery. - Page 11 Press the + button which corresponds to Channel A (CH.A) As e. Store your Mother Nurture and probe in a clean, dry place. you look at the screen of your Kegel8, this is the + button to the We recommend keeping all of your Kegel8 accessories in left.
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Page 12: Inserting The Probe
Inserting the probe b. If you are using Kegel8 Mother Nurture as postnatal Kegel8 probes are specially designed to suit your body. Their small dimen- treatment for bladder leaks and tightening, we recommend sions, smooth outer casing and curved edges mean they are easy to insert you exercise 1-2 times per day for a minimum of 12 weeks and remove and comfortable to use. -
Page 13: Managing Labour With Mother Nurture
PRG button for 5 seconds until you hear a beep. You will see a padlock symbol appear on the LCD screen. This On the back of your Kegel8 Mother Nurture, slide off the battery avoids the programme being changed in error during labour. -
Page 14: Applying Kegel8 Skin Electrodes
When removing the skin electrodes from your body, peel back gently and do not pull on the connection For pain relief in labour, the skin electrodes of your Kegel8 Mother Nurture wires. need to be placed on your back but their exact positioning is important for Store by replacing them back on to the protective film maximum pain relief. -
Page 15: Kegel8 Tips
The amount of power needed to stimulate pelvic floor muscles varies Everybody is different. Some people respond to Kegel8 exercises very from person to person. By default, your Kegel8 Mother Nurture will be set quickly, noticing immediate benefits. For others it takes a number of weeks to 0mAs (Milliamps –the electrical current strength). -
Page 16: Choosing A Kegel8 Mother Nurture Programme
Choosing a Kegel8 Mother nurture Programme This programme uses Your Kegel8 Mother Nurture is pre-set with clinically developed pro- Transcutaneous Electri- grammes each designed to exercise your pelvic floor for specific results. cal Nerve Stimulation to Category: provide natural pain relief... - Page 17 This programme is designed for Stress Incontinence – leaks Increasing the mAs with Each Phase when you laugh, cough, sneeze, exercise, etc. If you do not feel When a programme has more than one phase this means it exercises the Category: any stimulation at 40mAs your muscles in more than one way through the duration of the programme.
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Page 18: Voluntary Exercise
‘voluntary’ exercises will help you see results even faster. This can give you peace of mind that your Mother Nurture is set up ready ‘Voluntary’ exercises are muscle contractions that you perform yourself, for use ahead of the big day and that you cannot change the programme without any stimulation from the Kegel8 Mother Nurture. -
Page 19: Taking Care Of Your Kegel8
Customer Care Team and we can arrange repair. ● If you are not going to use your Kegel8 for a week or longer, please When cleaning your Kegel8, please do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol remove the battery. -
Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q: My mAs drop during some programmes – why is that? Q: How soon after the birth of my baby can I start using my Kegel8 Mother Nurture post-natal programmes? While the programme goes through its preset routine the Pulse Frequency (Hz) and Pulse Duration (µS) vary. -
Page 21: Specifications
For more information, see Kegel8 Probe Care. Q: How long will the battery last? If you use your Kegel8 daily, the battery should last about 3 months. You can get replacements from us or at your local supermarket – please choose a quality 9v battery that will not leak. - Page 22 P01 – Pelvic Sensitivity, Strength and Endurance (KE1) P03 – Labour Pain Programme (L BR) Phase 1 Phase 2 BOOST (during BURST (resting contractions) endorphins) Phase Time Minutes Phase Time Minutes Unlimited Unlimited Mode Mode Continuous Burst Frequency Work 2 reps/sec of 9 Frequency Work Frequency Rest impulses at 150Hz...
- Page 23 P05 – Overactive Bladder (OAB) P07 – Mixed Incontinence (MIX) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 1 Phase Time Minutes Phase Time Minutes Mode Mode Frequency Work Frequency Work Frequency Rest Frequency Rest Pulse Duration µS Pulse Duration µS Modulation Time Seconds Modulation Time Seconds...
- Page 24 The Kegel8® product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment Pulse Rate selection: in the continuous mode 2 Hz - 100 Hz [5% specified below. The customer or the user of the Kegel8® product should ensure accuracy]. that it is used in such an environment.
- Page 25 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the mea- sured field strength in the location in which Kegel8® product is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Kegel8® product should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Kegel8®...
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Page 26: Warranty
RF communications equipment and Kegel8® product. We provide a warranty to the original purchaser, that this product The Kegel8® product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment will be free from defects in the material, components and work- in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. -
Page 27: Clinical References
Clinical References Notes Please contact us for any clinical referencies of Kegel8 ® enquiries@kegel8.com Any queries should be addressed to: Helpline +44(0)1482 496 932 Call us! We’re here to help you Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. - Page 29 Not for sale or use in the USA Accessory control information: OPH310-OM-EN05-12-04-16 Kegel8 Mother Nurture manual (English)
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