Nursing pad for labor
By designing a hip support on the labor care pad that works in conjunction with amniotic fluid test strips, the problem of not being able to detect rupture of membranes and measure amniotic fluid volume in a timely manner in existing technologies has been solved, enabling timely treatment and improving safety, while reducing costs and increasing comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN SONGSHAN LAKE CENT HOSPITAL (DONGGUAN SHILONG PEOPLES HOSPITAL DONGGUAN THIRD PEOPLES HOSPITAL DONGGUAN INST OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES)
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing labor care pads cannot detect rupture of membranes or measure amniotic fluid volume in a timely manner, which makes it difficult for nurses to handle the situation promptly and poses a potential danger.
A labor care pad consisting of a pad body and a detachable hip support has been designed. The pad body is composed of a moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer, an absorbent layer, and an impermeable bottom membrane. The hip support has a through hole that is aligned with an amniotic fluid test strip. The fluid is collected through the hip support and the amniotic fluid test strip is used to determine the water breaking. The flow rate indicator bar displays the amount of amniotic fluid.
It enables timely detection of amniotic fluid rupture and measurement of amniotic fluid volume, improving the timeliness and safety of treatment. The hip fixation seat is washable and reusable, reducing costs and increasing comfort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and health products, and in particular to a maternity care pad. Background Technology
[0002] After experiencing contractions, a woman in labor will be admitted to a hospital ward to await delivery. During this time, she needs to lie in bed for multiple internal examinations, fetal heart rate monitoring, and waiting. To avoid soiling the sheets, nurses place a labor care pad under her. However, existing labor care pads only absorb water and cannot detect when the woman's water breaks or the amount of amniotic fluid leaking out. This makes it difficult for nurses to provide timely assistance, and in some special cases, it can even be dangerous. Currently, amniotic fluid is tested using amniotic fluid test strips, but this method cannot detect the leak in time, causing inconvenience.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a labor care pad that can detect rupture of membranes in a timely manner and measure the amount of amniotic fluid to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a labor care pad that can detect amniotic fluid rupture in a timely manner and measure the amount of amniotic fluid.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the labor care pad of this utility model includes a pad body and a buttock fixing seat that is detachably attached to the surface of the pad body. The buttock fixing seat has a through hole in the middle. The pad body includes, from top to bottom, a moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer, an absorbent layer, and an anti-permeability bottom film. An amniotic fluid test strip is also provided between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer. When the buttock fixing seat is attached to the pad body, the through hole is aligned with the area of the amniotic fluid test strip.
[0006] Compared with the prior art, the main body of the labor care pad of this utility model is laid flat on the hospital bed. Then, the through hole of the buttock fixation seat is aligned with the position of the amniotic fluid test strip, and the buttock fixation seat is attached to the pad body. The pregnant woman lies flat on the hospital bed with her buttocks aligned with the buttock fixation seat. The buttock fixation seat provides support for the buttocks, and it can also collect fluid into the through hole and let it flow from the through hole to the pad body. If the amniotic fluid test strip on the pad body changes color, it can be determined that the pregnant woman's water has broken.
[0007] Preferably, the hip support is made of elastic silicone material.
[0008] Preferably, the height of the left and right sides of the hip fixation seat is higher than the height of the middle part.
[0009] Preferably, the through hole is located in the middle of the hip fixation seat.
[0010] Preferably, the surface of the pad body is provided with a hook and loop area, and the bottom surface of the buttock fixing seat is provided with a hook and loop barbed surface that is bonded to the hook and loop area.
[0011] Preferably, the amniotic fluid test strip is located in the central region of the pad body.
[0012] Preferably, the pad body further includes a three-dimensional flow-guiding layer, which is located between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer.
[0013] Preferably, the pad body is further provided with a flow rate indicator strip, which is located between the moisture-wicking skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer.
[0014] Preferably, the flow rate indicator strips are multiple and spaced apart on the outer side of the amniotic fluid test strip.
[0015] Preferably, the traffic flow indicator bar is a different color. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the maternity care pad of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the maternity care pad of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the pad body of the maternity care pad of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The labor care pad 100 of this utility model includes a pad body 1 and a buttock fixing seat 2 that is detachably attached to the surface of the pad body 1. The pad body 1 includes, from top to bottom, a moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer 11, an absorbent layer 12, and an anti-permeability bottom film 13. An amniotic fluid test strip 14 is also provided between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer 11 and the absorbent layer 12. The buttock fixing seat 2 has a through hole 21 in the middle. When the buttock fixing seat 2 is attached to the pad body 1, the through hole 21 is aligned with the area of the amniotic fluid test strip 14.
[0021] Lay the main body 1 of the labor care pad 100 of this utility model flat on the hospital bed. Then, align the through hole 21 of the buttock fixation seat 2 with the position of the amniotic fluid test strip 14 and stick the buttock fixation seat 2 to the main body 1. After the buttocks of the pregnant woman and the buttock fixation seat 2 are aligned, she lies flat on the hospital bed. The buttock fixation seat 2 provides support for the buttocks, and the buttock fixation seat 2 can also collect the fluid into the through hole 21 and let it flow from the through hole 21 to the main body 1. If the amniotic fluid test strip 14 on the main body 1 changes color, it can be determined that the amniotic sac of the pregnant woman has ruptured.
[0022] Preferably, in this embodiment, the buttock support 2 is made of elastic silicone. This elasticity increases the comfort of the expectant mother; furthermore, since the buttock support 2 is made of silicone, it can be detached from the pad body 1, allowing for cleaning and disinfection after use, and reuse, significantly reducing costs and being more environmentally friendly. Additionally, preferably, the height of the left and right sides of the buttock support 2 is higher than the height of its center. This allows the buttock support 2 to also have a drainage function, enabling the fluid secreted by the expectant mother to be collected in the center and flow towards the through hole 21. It is worth noting that the through hole 21 is located in the center of the buttock support 2. The amniotic fluid test strip 14 is located in the central area of the pad body 1.
[0023] For easy attachment, the surface of the pad body 1 has a hook and loop fastener area 3, and the bottom surface of the buttock fixing seat 2 has a hook and loop fastener barbed surface (not shown in the figure) that adheres to the hook and loop fastener area 3. With the help of the hook and loop fasteners, repeated attachment and removal are possible, making the assembly and disassembly quick and efficient.
[0024] Preferably, the pad body 1 also includes a three-dimensional diversion layer 15, which is located between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer 11 and the absorbent layer 12. With the help of the three-dimensional diversion layer 15, liquid seeps down from the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer 11 to the amniotic fluid test strip 14 and then reaches the three-dimensional diversion layer 15. The three-dimensional diversion layer 15 diverts and guides the liquid laterally, which facilitates efficient absorption by the lower absorbent layer 12.
[0025] Preferably, in this embodiment, the pad body 1 is further provided with a flow indicator strip 16, which is located between the moisture-wicking skin-friendly layer 11 and the absorbent layer 12. With the help of the flow indicator strip 16, when liquid comes into contact with the flow indicator strip 16, the flow indicator strip 16 will change color. Specifically, there are multiple flow indicator strips 16, spaced apart on the outer side of the amniotic fluid test strip 14. For example, there are three flow indicator strips 16, each with a different color. For example, the inner flow indicator strip 16 is yellow, the middle flow indicator strip 16 is orange, and the outer flow indicator strip 16 is red, with a color gradient from light to dark to indicate the flow rate. It is understood that the flow indicator strips 16 are relatively dark in color when not in contact with liquid, and become brighter when they come into contact with liquid. For example: When amniotic fluid spreads from the center of the pad 1 outwards, when the amniotic fluid reaches the first flow indicator bar 16, it will change from light yellow to bright yellow, indicating to medical staff that the amount of amniotic fluid leakage is within the normal range. When the amniotic fluid reaches the second flow indicator bar 16, it will change from light orange to bright orange, indicating to medical staff that the amount of amniotic fluid leakage exceeds the normal range and the pregnant woman's condition needs to be closely monitored. When the third flow indicator bar 16 changes from light red to dark red, it indicates that there is too much amniotic fluid leakage and it needs to be taken very seriously.
[0026] For example, in this embodiment, the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer 11 is a medical non-woven fabric, the absorbent layer 12 is a superabsorbent polymer, the anti-permeability bottom membrane 13 is a bio-breathable membrane, and the three-dimensional flow guiding layer 15 is a hot air non-woven fabric.
[0027] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A maternity care pad, characterized in that, The device includes a pad body and a buttock fixation seat that is detachably attached to the surface of the pad body. The buttock fixation seat has a through hole in the middle. The pad body includes, from top to bottom, a moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer, an absorbent layer, and an anti-permeability bottom membrane. An amniotic fluid test strip is also provided between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer. When the buttock fixation seat is attached to the pad body, the through hole is aligned with the area of the amniotic fluid test strip.
2. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hip support is made of elastic silicone.
3. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the left and right sides of the hip fixation seat is higher than the height of the middle part.
4. The maternity care pad according to claim 3, characterized in that, The through hole is located in the middle of the hip fixation seat.
5. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the pad body is provided with a hook and loop area, and the bottom surface of the buttock fixing seat is provided with a hook and loop barbed surface that is bonded to the hook and loop area.
6. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The amniotic fluid test strip is located in the central region of the pad body.
7. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pad body also includes a three-dimensional flow-guiding layer, which is located between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer.
8. The maternity care pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pad body is also provided with a flow rate indicator strip, which is located between the moisture-wicking and skin-friendly layer and the absorbent layer.
9. The maternity care pad according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flow rate indicator strips are multiple and spaced apart on the outer side of the amniotic fluid test strip.
10. The maternity care pad according to claim 8, characterized in that, The traffic flow indicator bars are different colors.