Pregnancy push straps for use during delivery

a push strap and pregnancy technology, applied in the field of push straps, can solve the problems of affecting the delivery process, complicating the normal vaginal birthing process, and often unexpected dystocia, and achieve the effects of facilitating the delivery of the baby, and reducing the risk of complications

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-22
PELLIGRA JOHN
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[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide for a novel device against which a mother can exert pressure with her arms and hence comfortably control and help flexion of the hips during contractions so as to aid in delivery of a baby.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide for a novel device which aids in the delivery of the baby by widening the birth canal.
[0010] A still further object of the present invention is to provide for a novel device which can be comfortably and easily slipped over the feet of a pregnant mother and allow her to control when she wants to push.
[0011] A further object of the present invention is the patient controls the force of flexion of the hips, eliminating possible back and pelvic injuries by the delivery team.
[0012] A pair of pregnancy push straps ea...

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However, in some instances, the infant may have significantly greater head to shoulder ratios resulting in a medical condition known as shoulder dystocia.
This condition complicates the normal vaginal birthing process and studies indi...

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[0021]FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of the push strap 10 of the present invention in a closed and secured position and in an open, unsecured position. Push strap 10 is comprised of a first strap means 12 having a first side 14 and a second side 16. First strap means 12 is fabricated from a web-like material, preferably a reinforced nylon webbing.

[0022] First strap means 12 is formed into a loop 18 in which a first end 20 of first strap means 12 is secured to an adjustment buckle 23 and second end 22 passes through adjustment buckle 23 and is slidably adjustable through adjustment buckle 23 to allow for adjustment of the size loop 18 to accommodate the pregnant womans height and reach. Once the correct size of loop 18 has been achieved, adjustment buckle 23 frictionally engages second end 22 of first strap means to maintain the loop size. Prior to forming the loop 18, a tubular slideable handle means 24 is slideably positioned on the first strap means 12. Tubular slideable han...

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A pair of pregnancy push straps each comprising a first strap forming a loop having a handle means positioned thereon, the first strap for engagement with the hand of the expectant mother via a handle and the opposing end of the loop for engagement with the expectant mother's foot instep when the expectant mother is in a supine position with the thighs substantially vertical and the calves horizontal, there being one push strap associated with each leg and used simultaneously, there further being a second strap forming a loop perpendicularly about the first strap, a portion of the second strap fixedly secured to the first strap and removably secured and adjustable to the first strap for positioning about the ankle of the user.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Applicant claims the benefit of provisional application 60 / 553,889, filed Mar. 18, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a device to aid in the child birth process, and more particularly to a pair of push straps attached to the feet which allows the expectant mother to exert upward pressure (pulling) accentuating flexion at the hips so as to aid in the widening of the birth canal during delivery. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] During the birthing process, the infant is displaced down the birthing canal through uterine contractions of the expectant mother. In most instances, the width of the birth canal is sufficient, together with the positioning of the infant to allow for a normal vaginal birth. However, in some instances, the infant may have significantly greater head to shoulder ratios resulting in a medical condition known as shoulder dystocia. This condition complicate...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D1/20A41D13/12
CPCA61B17/42
Inventor PELLIGRA, JOHN
Owner PELLIGRA JOHN
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