Wearing the With Child™ Simulator develops empathy for the unique physical challenges of being pregnant—excellent for expectant fathers in childbirth education classes or teens in pregnancy prevention programmes. Users understand the physical symptoms of being pregnant whilst wearing the pregnancy simulator to perform simple tasks. Even just walking a few steps or sitting down can result in discomfort!
While wearing the With Child™ Simulator, the physical discomforts of pregnancy that are experienced firsthand include:
• Weight Gain of Approx. 25 lb
• Abdominal Distention
• Pelvic Tilt
• Shift in Posture Causing Waddling Gait
• Abdominal Aches
• Lower Back Stress
• Inability to Get Comfortable
• Pressure on Bladder, Stomach, & Lungs
• Shortness of Breath
• Difficulty Rising From Chair or Bed
• Increased Breast Size
• Rise in Body Temperature
• Increased Blood Pressure & Pulse
• Foetal Movement
• Limited Breathing
• Decreased Mobility
• Tiredness
To make simulating the inconveniences of pregnancy as convenient as possible, the With Child™ Simulator requires minimal assembly, is designed to work on wearers of varying heights and sizes, and includes a wheeled carrying case with pop-up handle. An easy-to-use presentation guide provides teaching notes, engaging activities, usage suggestions, and care instructions.
Each With Child™ Simulator comes with the following:
• 1 Pregnancy Simulation Torso
• 1 Tunic (to wear over simulation torso)
• 1 Timeline of Pregnancy chart
• 50 Comfort Measures in Pregnancy booklets
• 1 Presentation Guide
• 1 Wheeled Carrying Case
