Postpartum Garment with Absorbent and Compressive Waistband
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing postpartum garments fail to effectively absorb vaginal blood and provide elastic compression to aid in uterine contraction after childbirth, lacking a combination of leak protection and uterine size reduction support.
Innovation Solution
A postpartum garment with a tubular hip portion, an absorbent member for vaginal blood absorption, and a resiliently stretchable waistband that exerts compression over the uterus to facilitate uterine contraction, combined with leg bands for leakage prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a postpartum garment provides absorbent members for vaginal blood absorption, then leak protection is improved, but the garment fails to provide elastic compression for uterine contraction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two previously separate functions into a single garment: an absorbent member for vaginal blood absorption and a resilient waistband for uterine compression. The absorbent member is coupled to the bottom side of the hip portion, while the waistband is coupled to the top end, creating a unified postpartum garment that simultaneously provides both leak protection and uterine support.
Solution Approach 2:
The postpartum garment is designed to perform multiple functions: absorbing vaginal blood through the absorbent member, exerting compression force on the uterus through the resilient waistband, and providing general postpartum support. This multi-functional design allows a single garment to address multiple postpartum needs without requiring separate devices.
2Productivity
If a postpartum garment applies compression force to the uterus, then uterine contraction is facilitated, but the garment fails to provide adequate absorbent protection for vaginal blood
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into distinct functional segments: an absorbent member positioned at the bottom side for blood absorption, a hip portion providing structural support, and a resilient waistband at the top end for compression. This segmentation allows each component to independently perform its specific function without interfering with the others, ensuring both absorption and compression effectiveness.
3Ease of operation
If a postpartum garment uses a resiliently stretchable waistband for compression, then ease of wear and comfort are improved, but the compression force may be insufficient for effective uterine contraction
Solution Approach 1:
The waistband is designed with resilient and stretchable properties that allow it to dynamically adjust its compression force. The material properties enable the waistband to provide sufficient compression force for uterine contraction while maintaining ease of wear and comfort through its ability to stretch and conform to the user's body.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The garment provides effective leak protection and aids in uterine contraction, enhancing comfort and healing by absorbing vaginal blood and applying necessary compression to the uterus.
Implementation Method 1
An absorbent member is coupled to and positioned at a bottom side of the hip portion and is configured for absorbing vaginal blood
Implementation Method 2
The waistband is resiliently stretchable. When the apparatus is worn, the waistband is stretched around a torso of the user such that a compression force is exerted by the waistband on the torso
Data Source
AI summary
A postpartum undergarment apparatus for absorbing bodily fluids and facilitating healing after childbirth includes a garment which is worn around a hip of a user. The garment includes an absorbent member which is positioned to absorb vaginal blood that is released from wounds sustained during childbirth. The garment also includes a waistband which is stretchable so that it applies a compression force on a torso of the user near a fundus of a uterus of the user when worn. The compression force aids the uterus in contracting after childbirth and may accelerate a recovery process of the user.