Feminine support device or garment for pregnant mothers' accommodation

Abstract

An aid and support device for accommodation and cradling, so that it upholds and supports the bulging belly of pregnant women or women undergoing pregnancy, whose object includes the maternal health during the last trimester of pregnancy. It specifically comprises a feminine support device or garment for the pregnant mothers' accommodation, that comprises an adjustment garment (1) corresponding to a one-piece body that includes a chest area (2), an abdomen area (3), and a hip area (4); a wide girdle (5) arranged toward the protruding belly's area in the abdomen zone (3), comprising a strap of elastic fabric that is part of the one-piece body (1) and surrounds the body from the waist, arranged toward the protruding belly's area from a reinforcement strap (6) that vertically extends following the end silhouette of the one-piece body from the chest area (2) below the armpit area in a vertical direction toward the hip area (4) of the one-piece body (1).

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OBJECT OF THE INVENTION[0001]The object of this invention is an aid and support device for accommodation and cradling, so that it upholds and supports the bulging belly of pregnant women or women undergoing pregnancy, whose object includes the maternal health during the last trimester of pregnancy.[0002]It specifically involves a one-piece garment used to uphold and proportion the mothers' belly, which consists of a sleeveless short one-piece body with a control girdle in the abdomen area, where the garment is accessed through its neck toward the pants' sleeves and slided toward the upper area of the pregnant woman's body.[0003]The garment or accommodation device for pregnant mothers under this invention, comprises an upholding device corresponding to a fitted one-piece body with an adjustment and control girdle; the device is manufactured in two different materials: one, which is self-adjusting and anatomical, soft to the touch, breathable and light, but with medium resistance, and...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is an aid and support device for pregnant women, designed to help them comfortably adjust to the expansion of their belly during the last trimester of pregnancy. The device is made of a one-piece garment with adjustable support in the abdomen area and an optional cushioning device. The garment can be made of a soft, lightweight, and breathable material, while the cushioning device provides added comfort and support. This invention helps to improve the maternal health and comfort during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Problems solved by technology

All of these phenomena cause pain and an inability to fall asleep for pregnant women (M D. C. Hill & D O. Pickinpaugh, 2008).

Hence, the body tries to adapt to this new condition and because the mother frequently changes position due to the pain and discomfort during sleep, interruptions and difficulties arise preventing a proper rest.

In addition to the above, it is important to stress that this increased weight may lead to serious problems in connection with the women's spines and, even their knees—that may appear even after the pregnancy—, as in certain cases the belly can grow to a point where the weight may be deemed beyond the normal parameters and exceeding the normal growth curve, which also creates discomfort in women, especially at sleep.

Therefore, it is clear that the disclosures existing in the state of the art not only refer to elements that provide a partial support to the pregnant women's belly, but are not suitable for use at night or when sleeping, as they may be uncomfortable and bothersome for women during sleep, affecting them even more during this stage.

According to the above, it can be clearly established that, currently, there is an issue with pregnant women's comfort, especially during sleep, as presently no padded elements allowing the achievement of comfort at such time, exist for pregnant women.

This, because the weight of the belly—resulting from the baby during the last stages of the pregnancy—cannot be supported with random elements, and the pillows or cushions that women regularly use do not provide a proper support while allowing them to move easily.

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