A specially designed multi-component, weighted vest that allows men, women, boys, and girls to temporarily experience typical symptoms and effects of being pregnant. Developed by Birthways, Inc.
Over 20 symptoms and effects of pregnancy are felt including:
- Awkwardness in body movements
- Change in personal and sexual self-image
- Increased body temperature and perspiration
- Mild fetal kicking "movements"
- Postural changes of back and shift in center of gravity
- Pregnant profile - enlarged breasts and abdomen
- Pressure on bladder and other internal organs
- Shortness of breath
- Weight gain of 30-33 lbs.
Effects are simulated through the use of a rib belt and strategic positioning of various weighted components. This teaching model includes:
- One main torso garment
- Two pregnant breast inserts
- One rib belt
- One vinyl belly bladder with 2-lb. weight
- Two 7-lb. insert weights
- One 6-lb. bladder pouch
- One maternity smock
- One safety holding tray
- One bottle water conditioner
- One vinyl repair kit
- One nylon tote carrying bag
- Instructor's training manual and DVD
- Laminated flash card
- 30 informed consent release forms
In order for the pregnant belly to look and feel realistic (rounder) it needs more water in the vinyl bladder. Fabric U.S.A. and imported.
The Empathy Belly® Pregnancy Simulator – Adult Version with Expectant Father/Adult DVD (Model SB43113) is an immersive educational tool designed to help adults understand the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy.Developed by Birthways, Inc., this multi-component, weighted vest simulates over 20 pregnancy symptoms, including:
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Weight gain of 30–33 lbs
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Shortness of breath
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Pressure on internal organs
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Postural changes and shift in center of gravity
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Mild fetal kicking sensations
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Increased body temperature and perspiration
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Awkwardness in body movements
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Changes in personal and sexual self-image
This simulator is constructed using a rib belt and strategically positioned weighted components to replicate the physical effects of pregnancy. The included Expectant Father/Adult DVD complements the simulator by providing educational content aimed at promoting responsible decision-making among adults.
Included Components:
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Main torso garment
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Two pregnant breast inserts
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Rib belt
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Vinyl belly bladder with 2-lb. weight
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Two 7-lb. insert weights
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One 6-lb. bladder pouch
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Maternity smock
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Safety holding tray
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Bottle of water conditioner
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Vinyl repair kit
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Nylon tote carrying bag
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Instructor’s training manual and DVD
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Laminated flash card
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30 informed consent release forms
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Laminated color poster on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
This comprehensive kit is ideal for health education programs, family and consumer science classes, and adult pregnancy education initiatives.
