The hand-held battery powered Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor works by using a probe to relay the sounds of your baby's heartbeat. It is the most convenient and safe way to monitor your baby's heartbeat anytime, anywhere. Applying generous amounts of Conductor Transmission gel on the women's right pelvic bone will magnify the heartbeat sound from the baby. The volume of the heartbeat via earphones can be adjusted from the volume control button on the probe.

The Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor is a very safe and easy to use device enabling the expectant mother to share her pregnancy experience with extended family and friends in the privacy of her own home.

All Bodytalk products including the Foetal Heartbeat monitor are TGA approved and comply with all Australian safety standards.

The Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor is very simple to use and comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet. In addition, users can also view a demonstration video by scanning the QR code that can be accessed on the product’s packaging. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy please consult your medical practitioner.

Expectant mothers using the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor are recommended to use it in short intervals, infrequently and following the first trimester. These sessions are recommended not to last for more than 10 minutes.

In case you wish to clean the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor, we advise you to wipe it with a damp cloth. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives which may scratch the product.

Abnormalities	Possible Cause	Solutions
No sound	Forget to turn on the probe The volume is too low Battery's voltage is low	Turn on the volume control on the probe Increase the volume Change the battery
Too much noise	Volume is too high Gel on the probe is too much	Decrease the volume Clean the probe and reduce the gel
Weak sound	The volume is low Forget to plaster the gel Battery voltage is low	Increase the volume Plaster the gel on the probe
Sensitivity is low	The probe is not correctly placed Forget to plaster the gel	Moving the probe to the correct position Plaster the gel

Please do not attempt to disassemble the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor. Send the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor back to us where our qualified technical personnel will look to repair the monitor.

To ensure general upkeep of the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor, you can take the following steps to ensure it remains in good condition.

1. Please remove the battery if you do not intend to use the product for a sustained period of time
2. Do not place it close to any source of excessive heat and humidity, dust or direct sunlight
3. Please ensure the product and its accessories are out of reach from children
4. Check the probe regularly for any cracks or scratches

Applying Conductor Transmission Gel will enable expectant mothers to get reliable readings from the baby's heartbeat. Generally, a layer of gel is required to ensure a clear signal for detecting the baby's heartbeat. As the sound waves coming from the baby's heartbeat find it difficult to travel easily through air, lack of gel means static interference may prevent a clear sound. Every box of the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor comes with a tube of gel with additional tubes available to buy at mybodytalk.com.au.

You will hear the baby's heartbeat sound very clearly from the earphones when the probe is correctly positioned. The foetal heartbeat sounds like a galloping horse and is about twice the speed of the mother's heartbeat with the placental blood flow sounding more like a whirlwind. If the sound is not very clear, you can move the probe slowly until the baby's heartbeat sound is clear enough.

You should be able to hear your baby's heartbeat from as early 12-14 weeks.

Generally, it will take between 4-5 business days to receive your order within Australia.

All monitors have a 12 month warranty period.

Yes, GST is included.

Delivery is free Australia wide.

Should you be dissatisfied with the Bodytalk Foetal Heartbeat monitor, we offer a 100% money back guarantee. Simply contact our customer service team for more information during normal business hours Monday-Friday.

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small power unit to electrodes located on the skin. TENS is often used to treat pain, as an alternative or addition to pain medications as evidence shows the TENS machine enhances the production of the body's own natural pain killing substances: endorphins and encephalins. It is effective in relieving lower-back pain, stimulating muscles, promoting blood circulation and eliminating tiredness.

The Bodytalk TENS machine is very simple to use and comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet. In addition, users can also view a demonstration video by scanning the QR code that can be accessed on the product’s packaging. The device itself is powered by battery and comes with one connector cable and a pair of electrodes which can be connected to the connector cable. The electronics of the device create electrical impulses for which the intensity, pulse, width and frequency can be adjusted. The control buttons are simple to use and the panel cover prevents changes in the setting.

It works by passing harmless electrical signals into the body from its pads.

Firstly, it blocks the body's pain signals. These are normally transmitted from the area of damage through the nerve fibers to the brain. TENS interrupts these pain signals. Secondly, TENS stimulates the body's production of endorphins, its own natural painkillers.

Unfortunately not. The Bodytalk TENS machine is safe for most people, with the following exceptions:

1. People with acute disease
2. People suffering from cancer
3. People with infectious skin wounds
4. Women who are menstruating or pregnant
5. People with heart disease
6. People with high fever
7. People with abnormal blood pressure
8. People who have impaired skin sensation or skins abnormalities

All Bodytalk products including the TENS machine are TGA approved and comply with all Australian safety standards.

You can purchase additional electrode gel pads from our website at mybodytalk.com.au.

Generally it will take between 4-5 business days to receive your order within Australia.

All TENS machines have a 12 month warranty period.

Yes, GST is included.

Delivery is free Australia wide.

Should you be dissatisfied with the Bodytalk TENS machine, we offer a 100% money back guarantee. Simply contact our customer service team for more information during normal business hours Monday-Friday.

We use PayPal to process your payment as we believe it is the most secure way to pay with your credit/debit card over the internet. PayPal is a global leader in processing online payments and offers customers a secure, accessible, fast, easy and reliable environment for making online payments.

Making a payment with PayPal is extremely safe as they have developed the world's most advanced proprietary fraud-prevention system to ensure the security of every transaction. We will also never share your personal account information with anyone.

The accuracy of our Bodytalk Blood Pressure monitors has been independently validated by the Prestigious European Society of Hypertension which has a rigorous protocol specifically developed to test the accuracy of Digital Blood Pressure monitors.

The accuracy of our monitors between successive readings is +/- 3mmHG, and this is equivalent to the accuracy of doctor’s office Digital Blood Pressure monitors.

Bodytalk Blood Pressure monitors use the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects blood movement through the arteries in the wrist (arteria radialis/arteria ulnaris) or the upper arm (brachial artery) and converts the movements into a digital reading through a pressure sensor.

• Advantages: Wrist pressure monitors are very simple to use and highly portable. For a lot of patients, it is a more comfortable and easier method to measure blood pressure on a regular basis.
• Disadvantages: The wrist measurements are sensitive to movements during measurement, and it is extremely important that the cuff is positioned at heart level during a measurement.

Yes there are two arteries in the wrist located directly under the skin which is an area that is typically not covered of layers of fatty tissue. This makes the wrist a suitable place to take blood pressure measurements. Measurements should be taken at heart level and cuff needs to be placed and fitted correctly.

• Advantages: Upper arm is the measurement site used by doctors. Upper arm monitors are naturally positioned at heart level, which reduces user error that may result from positioning the cuff.
• Disadvantages: Upper arm monitors are generally larger and bulkier than wrist devices. Compared to a wrist monitor, an upper arm device might be more difficult to use for an inexperienced user because this method requires the correct placement of the cuff around the arm.

The Australian Medical Association as reported in Choice Magazine review of Digital Blood monitors suggests that a 10mmHg difference between your Blood Pressure monitor and that of your doctor is acceptable accuracy.

Perfect agreement is not possible given that your doctor may:

• Use a non digital method such as mercury sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure
• Higher readings at the doctor's office caused by the "white coat effect"
• Take an immediate reading before allowing you to rest for 5 minutes
• Measure your blood pressure at a different time to when you normally take your reading
• Use a different sized cuff
• Not have time to confirm the result with a second or third reading

Despite this lack of perfect agreement, many studies such as the FINN-HOME study, have now clearly demonstrated that Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM) is a more accurate way of monitoring your blood pressure than relying on infrequent measurements by your doctor. For example, taking a daily measurement between your monthly visits to the doctor provides 30 daily measurements on which to assess your blood pressure levels, rather than relying on the single measurement in the surgery.

This research on the benefits of HBPM has now resulted in a strong public health initiative by the American Heart Association and the American Society of Hypertension for Governments to reimburse the cost of buying a Home Blood Pressure Monitors.

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is defined as an elevated RESTING blood pressure. All medication and lifestyle changes are aimed at reducing RESTING blood pressure, and therefore it is very important that you relax and sit quietly for 5-10 minutes before taking a measurement. This will ensure that any reading is an accurate measurement of your RESTING Blood pressure.

If you are taking multiple measurements, it is also important to allow 30 seconds between measurements to allow your arm or wrist to recover from the pressure of inflation between readings.

By checking your blood pressure daily you can assess the impact of changes you have made to reduce your blood pressure. You should always ask your doctor's advice about how often he would like you to take your blood pressure.

We recommend 3 measurements, and you should place more reliance on the 2nd and 3rd reading when your Blood Pressure has stabilized.

The first reading maybe affected by your state of relaxation, and comfort in your seating position, and can therefore be higher than the 2nd and 3rd reading.

In scientific research the 1st reading is often not recorded for these reasons, and a 30-60sec interval between measurements is recommended.

Your blood pressure can be affected by eating, exercise, alcohol and other factors.

It is therefore important that you take your reading under the same conditions everyday to ensure that the readings are comparable.

Most studies suggest taking your blood pressure measurement in the morning prior to eating, as the best way to ensure that you have comparable reading from day to day.

If this is not possible, then you should choose another time during the day where you can ensure that comparable conditions exist, e.g. before going to bed.

If you have difficulty establishing a routine, then take a note what activity you may have recently undertaken before your measurement. This will enable you to track whether certain activities such as eating, change your blood pressure reading.

Try to pick a time when you find your Blood Pressure reading is consistently at its lowest point and attempt to do all subsequent measurements at this time.

This is exactly the reason why HBPM is very important. If you find that over a period of time your blood pressure readings are either increasing or decreasing then it's important that the change is discussed with your doctor.

If your Blood Pressure is dropping it may suggest that the changes that you are making to reduce your Blood pressure have been effective, and this may result in your Doctor reviewing your medication.

If your Blood Pressure is increasing, your doctor may suggest you need to make more lifestyle changes such as increasing exercise, or he may choose to change your medication.

In either case, by regularly recording your Blood Pressure, you can provide your doctors with a very clear insight into your Heart Health and assist them in making better treatment choices.

Bodytalk Blood Pressure monitors have a memory function which automatically stores the last 60 readings. Taking your monitor to the surgery therefore allows your doctor to easily review your results and assess the effectiveness of your current treatment plan.

Irregular heartbeat is a type of heart rhythm problem (called arrhythmia). It’s a sign that your heart is beating too quickly, too slowly, or just following an irregular pattern. Where these irregularities are common and usually not harmful, some may be a symptom of a more serious condition. High Blood Pressure is the single most important cause of IHB and therefore a monitor that identifies IHB in people with High Blood Pressure is an important reassurance for monitoring the health of your heart.

Bodytalk Blood Pressure monitors have a built-in irregular heartbeat detection feature. If a certain heartbeat irregularity was detected during measurement the (IHB symbol) will appear on the display. Talking, moving, shaking or an irregular pulse during the measurement can result in the appearance of this symbol. Usually, this is not a cause for concern; however, if this symbol appears often, we recommend you seek medical advice. Please note that this device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularitries at an early stage.

Generally, it will take between 4-5 business days to receive your order within Australia.

All monitors have a 12 month warranty period.

Yes, GST is included.

Delivery is free Australia wide.

Should you be dissatisfied with either of the Bodytalk Blood Pressure monitors, we offer a 100% money back guarantee. Simply contact our customer service team for more information during normal business hours Monday-Friday.

We use PayPal to process your payment as we believe it is the most secure way to pay with your credit/debit card over the internet. PayPal is a global leader in processing online payments and offers customers a secure, accessible, fast, easy and reliable environment for making online payments.

Making a payment with PayPal is extremely safe as they have developed the world's most advanced proprietary fraud-prevention system to ensure the security of every transaction. We will also never share your personal account information with anyone.