
Demonstration
14
TWO 7lb. BALLS
(7 lbs.
(3.2 kg)
each) simulating fetal
knees, elbows and feet pressing on internal abdominal
organs.
• Specific symptoms: aches and pains in ribs and
abdominal organs.
1. Insert the two weighted balls into the side
pockets of the "belly" (see Figure 15).
2. Push each lead ball deeply and securely into
its pocket.
NOTE:
To achieve an accurate simulation for
each volunteer, it is very important that
you remove the 7lb balls after each use
of the Empathy Belly®!
MATERNITY SMOCK
showing realistic pregnant profile.
• Specific symptoms: change in self image and sexuality.
1. Place the smock over the head and arms of the volunteer,
OR if you prefer to save time,
undo the Velcro
®
strip on the back of the smock, letting the volunteer slip it over their front
torso, and fasten the Velcro
®
in the back.
If time allows, letting the volunteer struggle with the smock may be valuable to further
illustrate the difficulty of performing simple tasks.
2. Pull the smock smoothly down over his or her chest and "belly".
3. Have them observe their new profile in a mirror (Figure 16).
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Empathy Belly®. Next you will show
your volunteer how pregnancy could affect their daily activities.