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- The Empathy Belly® Pregnancy Simulator - Adult Version with Expectant Father/Adult DVD
The Empathy Belly® Pregnancy Simulator - Adult Version with Expectant Father/Adult DVD
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Product Description
A specially designed, weighted vest that allows adult males and females to experience pregnancy firsthand and gain a realistic understanding of what it feels like to be pregnant. Developed by Birthways, Inc.
Over 20 symptoms and effects of pregnancy are felt including:
Weight gain of 30-33 lbs.
Pregnant profile - enlarged breasts and abdomen
Pressure on bladder and other internal organs
Postural changes of back and shift in center of gravity
Mild fetal kicking “movements”
Shortness of breath
Increased body temperature and perspiration
Awkwardness in body movements
Change in personal and sexual self-image
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
Also includes an instructor’s training manual and DVD, laminated flash card, 30 informed consent release forms, and a laminated color poster on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. 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.


