Mama-U represents a postpartum uterus after birth. It supports training in postpartum IUD and uterine balloon tamponade insertions and other postpartum uterus interventions.
The model is ultra-portable and can be used as a tabletop model for task training, or inside MamaNatalie for a complete birth simulation.
Overview
The LM Mama-U Postpartum Uterus Trainer is a portable, anatomically accurate model designed to simulate the postpartum uterus for training healthcare providers in critical interventions following childbirth. Developed to complement the Helping Mothers Survive program, it enables practice in managing postpartum hemorrhage and performing uterine procedures.
Key Features:
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Realistic Anatomy: Features a full postpartum uterus with a fundus, cervix, and perineum, allowing for cervical and vaginal inspection, gauze packing, and bimanual compression.
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Intervention Training: Supports training in uterine balloon tamponade insertion and postpartum IUD placement.
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Adjustable Uterine Angle: The uterine angle can be changed by applying pressure to the model, facilitating various procedural training scenarios.
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Blinded Placement Practice: Allows for "blinded" placements, with the ability to lift the cover of the uterus to evaluate placement, enhancing skill development.
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Portable Design: Comes with a compact shoulder bag for easy transport and on-site training.
Mama-U represents a postpartum uterus after birth. It supports training in treatment of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine balloon tamponade insertions and other postpartum uterus interventions. The model is ultra-portable and can be used as a tabletop model for task training, or inside MamaNatalie for a complete birth simulation.
Anatomy of the model
The model has all relevant anatomical features like fundus, cervix and perineum along with possibility to extend the uterus (relevant for insertion of postpartum IUD).
Key Features
| Change uterine angle by applying pressure to the model. | |
| Practice “blinded” placements and lift cover of the uterus to evaluate placement. | |
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Mama-U can be used as a table-top model or used inside the MamaNatalie Birthing Simulator for a complete birth and postpartum simulation training |
Ultra-portable in the compact shoulder bag and easy to use for on-site training |
Winner of Saving Lives at Birth Grant
Mama-U, as a part of Jhpiego’s project “Reinvigorating the PPIUD using a low cost simulation model” in Pakistan, won a prestigious Saving Lives at Birth grant. See more information and video presentation about the project here.
