Maternity kit including delivery and hospital gown with magnetic fasteners

Abstract

A maternity delivery kit for an expectant mother for use in a hospital that includes hospital gown having an upper body portion and a lower body portion where the upper body portion includes a neck hole and two opposing arm holes and the lower body portion includes an outer skirt having a central split. The central split is at the front of the gown and a concealing panel is attached inside the skirt and covers at least a portion of the central split. A maternity kit can be provided that includes a pillowcase package containing the maternity gown.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]N / ASTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]N / ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention generally relates to a maternity kit for an expectant mother that includes a maternity kit having hospital garments and more specifically to a maternity kit having a hospital gown, head band and pillowcase package, all items having magnetic fasteners, said kit used to improve the hospital stay for the expectant mother.[0005]2. Description of Related Art[0006]A typical hospital gown is a simple short-sleeved, thigh length garment that is received over the front of the patient's body and secured at the neck and back by a tie or snap closure. These hospital gowns are usually made of fabric that can withstand repeated laundering in hot water, usually cotton although disposable hospital gowns may be made of paper or thin plastic, with paper or plastic ties. Some gowns have snaps along ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a hospital gown with a concealing panel that can be opened and closed to examine the lower body of a patient while still covering their private areas. The gown also has a rear seam that allows for easy swallowing and a chest panel that can be designed with enhanced aesthetics and integrated with a nursing bra. A maternity kit that includes this gown and other items can improve the stay of the mother in the hospital and provide privacy for the wearer while still allowing access for hospital workers.

Problems solved by technology

Despite the advantages for hospitals and their workers, hospital gowns are unsightly and provide very little coverage for the patient's body, often accidentally revealing the patient's private areas.

This can be particularly embarrassing for the patient, particularly women and those with particularly religious obligations and beliefs.

Expecting and delivering mothers are sensitive to their modesty and are often left feeling particularly exposed when being examined or subject to medical procedures in a typical hospital gown.

Additionally, hospital gowns are not well-suited for post delivery hospital stays, where the mother is tasked with nursing.

Accordingly, there have been several attempts to provide a hospital gown that improves coverage, retains modesty, and provides additional functionality, but none heretofore have been successful in the marketplace.

While useful for concealing the mother during nursing, this gown only provides coverage features for the upper body and provides only standard coverage for the lower body.

Again, while providing useful features for the upper body of the patient, this gown does not provide adequate concealment for the lower body of a patient, particularly for an expecting or delivering mother.

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