The 3D Empathy Belly Model includes:

  • One Main Torso Garment
  • Two Pregnant Breast Inserts
  • One Rib Belt
  • One Vinyl Belly Bladder with 2lb (0.9gm) weight
  • Two 7lb (3.15kg) Insert Weights (in belly)
  • One 6lb (2.7kg) Bladder Pouch
  • One Maternity Smock
  • One Safety Holding Tray
  • One Bottle Water Conditioner
  • One Vinyl Repair Kit
  • One Nylon Tote Carry Bag

The Empathy Belly Pregnancy Simulator provides for over 20 symptoms and effects of pregnancy to be felt:

  • Awkwardness in body movements
  • Change in personal and sexual self image
  • Increased body temperature and perspiration
  • Mild foetal kicking 'movements'
  • Postural changes of back and shift in centre of gravity
  • Pregnant profile - enlarged breasts and abdomen
  • Pressure on bladder and other internal organs
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weight gain of 30-33lbs (13.5-14.85kg)

Effects are simulated through the use of a rib belt and strategic positioning of various weighted components.

This Empathy Belly Pregnancy Simulator includes the items shown in the diagram, along with an instructor's training manual and DVD, laminated flashcard and a laminated colour poster on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.